Vincent Salandro is an associate editor for Builder. He covers products for the Journal of Light Construction and also has stories appearing in other Zonda publications. He earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.S. in economics from American University.
Net sales improved 3.7% in the fiscal first quarter of 2024 for the distributor.
The home-improvement retailer said its target small- and mid-sized pro customer remains resilient with healthy backlogs and lead volumes.
The industry veteran has previously held leadership roles with Griffin Lumber & Hardware, BMC, and 84 Lumber.
The home-improvement retailer experienced strength in small project categories and a pullback in big-ticket spending during the quarter.
Higher prices, and the contributions of acquired or newly opened branches helped net sales grow to $2.5 billion in the second quarter at Beacon.