Building materials
Engineering professionals in Building materials
These engineering leaders run or have run engineering, technical and product development teams at building materials and building products companies. A reader can learn how building products are engineered, tested and scaled for production and where those programs run into trouble.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bryan Beasley
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Engineering · Cornerstone Building Brands
Vice President of Engineering at Cornerstone Building Brands since 2024. The highlight lists both current roles in the Engineering and Technical department. Also Director of Engineering & Technology at Cornerstone Building Brands since 2015. Other listed roles include Plant Manager at Ply Gem (1996–2015).
Chirag Patel MBA
LinkedInExperience: Engineering & Operations Director · Schöck North America
Engineering & Operations Director at Schöck North America since 2018. The highlight describes a leader specializing in building materials and industrial manufacturing, focused on scaling operations. Other listed roles include National Technical Manager at Schöck Ltd (2011–2018), Structural Engineer at Glanville Consultants Ltd (2007–2011) and Project Engineer at Electrosteel Steels Ltd. (2003–2005).
Chris Casto, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Director of Engineering and Project Management · Wilsonart
Director of Engineering and Project Management at Wilsonart since 2025. The highlight describes significant project management experience in the oil and gas and building materials industries. Other listed roles include Engineering Manager at Wilsonart (2024–2025), Area Manager at Wilsonart (2024) and Senior Project Engineer at Wilsonart (2022–2023).
Daniel Darling
LinkedInExperience: Director of Engineering · Amrize Building Envelope
Director of Engineering at Amrize Building Envelope since 2025. The highlight describes Amrize Building Envelope as a Wholesale Building Materials company. Other listed roles include Director Of Engineering at Ox Engineered Products (2018–2025), Technical Manager at Ox Industries (2014–2018) and Systems Development Specialist at Dow (2000–2014).
Dean Ruark, P.E.
LinkedInExperience: SVP Engineering & Product Development · MITER Brands
SVP Engineering & Product Development at MITER Brands since 2025. The highlight describes MITER Brands as a Wholesale Building Materials company and a family of window and door brands. Other listed roles include Vice President, Engineering & Innovation at PGT Innovations (2018–2025), Director, Engineering and Product at PGT Windows and Doors (2016–2018), Area Leader at PGT Windows and Doors (2015–2016) and Code Compliance Manager at PGT Windows and Doors (2010–2015).
Eric Dickey
LinkedInExperience: Director of Materials Engineering & Technology · Cornerstone Building Brands
Director of Materials Engineering & Technology at Cornerstone Building Brands since 2024. The highlight describes leading a team that develops and tests materials, products and manufacturing processes for the building products industry. Other listed roles include Director, Material Development and Performance - Surface Solutions at Cornerstone Building Brands (2018–2024), Director, Material Development and Performance at Ply Gem (2017–2018), Director of Composite Siding at Ply Gem (2015–2017) and Director, Research and Development at Ply Gem (2006–2015).
Jeff Rader
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Engineering · Keene Building Products
Director Of Engineering at Keene Building Products since 2022. The highlight describes Keene Building Products as a Wholesale Building Materials company. Other listed roles include Manufacturing Process Engineering Manager at Mantaline Corporation (2012–2022), Process Engineer at Johnsonite (2010–2012), Operations Engineering Project Manager at JJI Technologies (2008–2010) and Sr. Process Engineer at Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions (1988–2003).
Kevin Line
LinkedInExperience: R&D Technical Director - Rise · CertainTeed
R&D Technical Director - Rise at CertainTeed since 2025. The highlight says this person was retained after the acquisition of RISE Building Products to lead strategic integration and technology transfer. Other listed roles include Director of Research Development and Operations Strategy at RISE Building Products (2025), Manufacturing Manager at RISE Building Products (2022–2024), Innovation Manager - New Production Introduction at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (2017–2022) and Engineering Manager at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (2012–2017).
Paul Zimmerman
LinkedInExperience: Director of Engineering · General Shale
Director of Engineering at General Shale since 2025. The highlight describes General Shale as a Wholesale Building Materials company and a producer of sustainable building materials. Other listed roles include Vice President at Boral Bricks (2012–2026).
Zebonie Sukle
LinkedInExperience: Technical Director · Johns Manville
Technical Director at Johns Manville since 2017. The highlight describes this role as Technical Director for the Roofing Systems Group at Johns Manville. Also Single Ply Engineering Manager at Johns Manville since 2011. Other listed roles include Associate Engineering Manager at Hunter Douglas Europe (2006–2011), Sustaining Engineering Manager at 3D Systems Corporation (2004–2006) and Manufacturing Manager at 3D Systems Corporation (2000–2006).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Tell me about a time when a technical requirement conflicted with delivery speed or cost. How did you decide what to change?
- 02Which constraint—manufacturing capability, material availability, or logistics—has surprised you most in its impact on final cost?
- 03Walk me through a decision where you chose a less optimal material or process. What made that choice the right one?
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