Masonite hires a Lennox exec

Masonite has named a former Lennox International exec to the role of executive VP and CFO.

Effective Nov. 2, Russell Tiejema will assume his new role, leaving behind his current job as VP finance and CFO of Lennox's LII Residential, where he's worked since 2013.

For the two years prior to that role, he worked as VP, business analysis & planning.

He also spent 20 years with General Motors in various financial leadership capacities.

“We are excited to have Russ join the Masonite team as our new CFO,” said Fred Lynch, president and CEO. “He brings with him a wealth of financial expertise in manufacturing related industries and a passion for excellence that will serve us well as we continue to execute our profitable growth strategy.”