CRS Inc., based in Atlanta, has announced the establishment of its expanded Board of Directors. The initiative to expand the board and add outside directors began in 2024, led by its founder, Larry Dale Burns, who passed away unexpectedly in December while still serving as the company’s CEO. The newly expanded board had its first meeting April 16.

“The establishment of the expanded board sets in place a governance structure that ensures CRS remains a privately-held, family-run entity into the future,” said Brett Burns, CRS President. “Dad started this company in 1981 and we are moving forward with the intent to continue his mission and vision of being the finest independent roofing distribution company in the Southeast.”

The Board of Directors will set the long-range financial and strategic objectives of the business and provide critical counsel to the Burns Family as the business transitions management from its founder. Each board member brings top level board and business experience and expertise to CRS.

Independent board members named include TJ Coombs, president of Coombs and Associates, LLC, who is serving as the board chair, and David Brush, former CEO and president of Richard’s Building Supply, a family-owned roofing and building supply distributor based in Chicago.

The other three members of the board are Brett Burns, who will continue to serve as president of CRS, Ann Burns, and Caroline Burns Richmond. As part of establishing the board, Caroline Burns Richmond will be executive director of strategy and planning, reporting to the board chair, and will also serve as board secretary.

“Larry was so pleased to have both of his children working in the business with him,” said Ann Burns. “He would be proud today to see them work together to map a path forward for CRS in a way that ensures his vision for the company is solidified for future generations of customers and employees.”

CRS, Inc. was built on a foundation of quality products, a knowledgeable staff and unmatched service, and continues to be the go-to supplier for commercial and residential roofing materials and supplies in the Southeast. The company has more than 520,000 square feet of warehouse space and acres of outdoor storage, stretched out over nine locations in major Southeast markets. CRS also offers an extensive e-commerce offering that has sold roofing supplies and equipment to customers in all 50 states.

For more information, visit crssupply.com.