ECI names Gruenewald newest VP

Fort Worth, Texas-based ECI Software Solutions, a developer of business management software designed for the LBM and hardware industries, announced the appointment of Tadd Gruenewald as VP North American Transactional Business.

In his new role, Gruenewald will direct transactional sales for the company’s office equipment, furniture, lumber/building materials/hardlines (LBMH) and office products business systems, the company said in a release. He will also head new systems sales for the company’s RockSolid business unit, according to the release.

Gruenewald brings 14 years of LBMH industry experience to ECI, including general management roles for manufacturers and distributors and 10 years running his own company, representing numerous LBMH manufacturers, including Sherwin-Williams.

“Tadd’s experience and leadership will not only help us raise our level of sales results but also provide additional input and a sounding board as we continue driving growth for our Advantage and RockSolid products in the LBMH industry,” said Mike Gibson, SVP Worldwide Sale and Marketing for ECI. “We are excited to have him on our team.”