LMC names new head of finance & technology

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp., the lumber and building materials buying group, named Paul Ryan as its new senior VP of Finance and Technology. He succeeds Dave Gonze who has announced his retirement in April after thirty eight years with LMC.

Ryan comes to LMC after serving as CFO for Affiliated Distributers, an industrial and construction products buying group. He started his career at Affiliated Distributers in 2003 as a controller before being promoted to VP of finance in 2008 and CFO in 2010.

Lumbermens Merchandising Corp., the lumber and building materials buying group, named Paul Ryan as its new senior VP of Finance and Technology. He succeeds Dave Gonze who has announced his retirement in April after thirty eight years with LMC.

Ryan comes to LMC after serving as CFO for Affiliated Distributers, an industrial and construction products buying group. He started his career at Affiliated Distributers in 2003 as a controller before being promoted to VP of finance in 2008 and CFO in 2010.

Prior to that, he was the financial controller for VWR International, a distributor of lab supplies, after starting his career with Ernst & Young as a CPA.

“Paul’s impressive background makes him a great fit for his new role at LMC,” said John Somerville, LMC president. “We welcome him to our team and look forward to his contributions in LMC’s technology and financial management as we continue on a solid growth path into the future.”

As Senior Vice President, Mr. Ryan will oversee LMC’s Finance, Technology and Corporate Meeting Departments. 

“I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team that understands the importance of building a world-class organization within a competitive industry,” said Ryan “I look forward to contributing to the future growth of LMC and our LMC Dealers.”

LMC dealeers last year had a collective $11 billion in sales.