Martina McIsaac, Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has resigned her position, effective Oct. 1, 2022.

Over her nine-year career, McIsaac held various roles of increasing responsibility after starting with the company in 2013 as a senior management candidate. McIsaac was promoted to the role of Region Head and CEO of Hilti North America in Jan. 2020 from Hilti Canada, where she served as General Manager beginning in 2017.

The National Academy of Construction has selected Edd Gibson to be the next NAC president and CEO, commencing Jan. 1, 2023. The Executive Committee made their decision on July 20 after a nationwide search. Gibson will be formally introduced as the Academy’s leader at the NAC Hall of Fame Gala in Scottsdale, Arizona, in October.

The EIFS Industry Members Association Board of Directors proudly announced that Stephen T. Sears is now the new Executive Director and CEO of EIMA. Sears’ selection follows a months-long search conducted by EIMA’s Board, fulfilling its due diligence obligation to the EIMA membership.

We interviewed McIsaac at the Hilti HQ in Schaan, Liechtenstein in between demoing the tools on our last day of the Innovation Experience.

SQUAN, announced that the Company has appointed Chris Roach as Chief Executive. Former CEO, Duane Albro becomes Chairman of the Board.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named renowned designer Gary Wheeler, FASID, FIIDA as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. 

Jose Berlingeri will replace David Boivin as president and CEO of Sto Corp., having previously served as general manager for the company's Latin America markets.

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