Trex Company, Inc. has appointed Laura Rygielski Preston as president of Trex Commercial Products, Inc.
Rygielski Preston takes over management of the company’s commercially focused subsidiary, which includes two Minneapolis-based businesses: Trex Commercial Products, a national leader in architectural railing systems, and Staging Concepts, a leading provider of portable staging solutions.
Rygielski Preston brings with her more than 25 years of experience as a sales and operations executive with large global companies, Trex said. Most recently, she served as vice president and general manager of a $200 million business with Trane, Inc, a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand.
“We are very pleased to welcome Laura to our leadership team,” said Bryan Fairbanks, president and CEO of Trex Company. “Her well-rounded background and proven management skills make her an excellent fit to drive growth while implementing operating efficiencies and continuing to achieve synergies with Trex Residential Products.”
“This is an excellent opportunity to utilize the extensive sales and operating experience I have gained throughout my career,” said Rygielski Preston. “Trex Commercial Products and Staging Concepts have industry-leading engineering and design capabilities that can be leveraged to gain additional market share and improved financial performance. I look forward to working with the teams to achieve these goals.”
Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Trex Commercial Products, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trex Company, Inc.