Eagle Materials appoints a director

Eagle Materials has named Richard Beckwitt, president of Lennar Corporation, to its board of directors.

Beckwitt has been with Lennar Corporation for the past eight years. In the past, he has held various other top-level positions, including his role as president of homebuilder D.R. Horton.

“Rick brings a wealth of experience in the homebuilding business to the Eagle Board along with superb operational and financial talents,” said Eagle chairman Larry Hirsch. “We are confident that Rick will provide valuable input as Eagle continues on its dynamic growth path.”



He has also worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Departments at Lehman Brothers.