GAF, a Standard Industries company and one of North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers, announced the appointment of Chris Peetz to the position of Chief Operations Officer, reporting to GAF President and Incoming CEO John Barkhouse.

In a news release, GAF said that as COO, Peetz will drive operational efficiency and strategic improvements across GAF’s manufacturing sites and supply chain. 

“I am thrilled to welcome Chris to GAF,” Barkhouse said in a statement. “Throughout his more than 30-year career, he has driven operational excellence while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.” 

GAF said Peetz has both domestic and global experience in diverse manufacturing industries, including roofing, automotive and consumer goods. 

“I have every confidence that, under his leadership, the operations function will support GAF’s goals of strengthening our customer experience and meeting growing demand for our market-leading roofing products,” Barkhouse added.

Prior to joining GAF, Peetz was chief operating officer at OmniMax, a national manufacturer of residential building products. 

He previously served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lasko Products, Executive Vice President of Operations at PrimeSource Building Products and Chief Operating Officer at The Carlstar Group, among several other operations leadership roles.

“I’m delighted to join GAF and look forward to expanding its reputation as an industry leader,” Peetz said. 

“I share John’s commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency, and above all, the customer experience. I look forward to working with our exceptional teams to build on the tremendous success GAF has had to date,” he added. 

For more information, visit gaf.com.