BlueLinx names new Grand Rapids general manager

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has hired Tyson Winfrey as general manager of its Grand Rapids, Mich. branch effective June 1.

Winfrey joins BlueLinx after spending seven years in roofing distribution with Beacon Roofing Supply and SPEC Building Materials in a variety of sales and operation roles of increasing responsibility. 

Most recently, he served as the regional operation manager and branch manager for SPEC in Nashville, Tenn. where he was responsible for the restructuring of the operational processes and growing the residential market. 

“Tyson’s professional experiences and ‘lead from the front-line’ mentality have taken him across several diverse market segments, including small appliances, executive search, home décor, healthcare finance, and building materials,” said Mark Wasson, regional vice president of BlueLinx. “With an array of career experiences that include team building, logistics, manufacturing, customer service, sales, and operations management, Tyson is passionate about strengthening business relationships and growing revenue while continually looking for ways to improve process efficiencies.  

“We look forward to him bringing that same passion and focus to our Grand Rapids branch,” Wasson added.

Based in Marrietta, Ga., BlueLinx distributes building materials through 40 states while serving more than 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, specialty distributors, national home centers, and manufactured housing customers.