BlueLinx Holdings Inc. announced that Carol B. Yancey, the Executive Vice President and CFO of Genuine Parts, has been appointed to BlueLinx’s Board of Directors, effective February 15, 2021. In addition, Carol will serve as a member of the board’s audit and nominating and corporate governance committees for the duration of her term.
“Carol will add to the richness of our board, as her financial acumen and unique industry perspectives will help us in many areas, including capital markets, operational and administrative efficiency and margin enhancement,” said Mitch Lewis, President and CEO.
Carol has been the Executive Vice President and CFO of GPC since March 2013. She joined GPC in 1991 as the Director of Investor Relations, and has served in a variety of leadership roles at GPC prior to being appointed as the Executive Vice President and CFO of GPC. Carol worked in public accounting for six years prior to joining GPC.
BlueLinx is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States.