John M. Piecuch has served as one of our directors since 2007 and became nonexecutive Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2008. From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Piecuch served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MMI Products, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of construction products, including concrete and steel reinforcement products, used in North American residential and nonresidential construction industries. Mr. Piecuch served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Corporation, a leading producer of cement and concrete products in North America, from 1996 to 2001.
Previously, he served in various other positions with Lafarge Corporation and its parent entity, Lafarge S.A., from 1987 to 1996. From 1979 to 1986, Mr. Piecuch held various positions, including President of the Cement Division of National Gypsum Company, a building products manufacturer. Mr. Piecuch is also a director and chair of the audit committee of Brampton Brick Limited, a company with shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.