WAUKESHA, Wis. — Charles (Chuck) Skalski, president of Gaco Western, recently announced he will retire at the end of 2017.
Skalski’s 27-year career with the company is highlighted by many major milestones, including the acquisition of Gaco Western by Firestone Building Products in April of this year. In addition, Skalski’s tenure featured the launch of the first Gaco Architectural Specifications containing Gaco Silicones in 1993, the launch of a dedicated Technical Services Team in 2008 for inspections and in-field training, and in 2013, a move from a primarily direct-to-contractor sales model to a full distribution go-to-market strategy covering all aspects of distribution and dealers.