Standard Industries Appoints John Altmeyer as CEO of GAF
Jim Schnepper Joining the Standard Advisory Board
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Standard Industries, a privately-held global industrial company operating in more than 80 countries with over 20,000 employees, announced the appointment of John Altmeyer as CEO of GAF, one of North America’s largest roofing manufacturers. After 28 successful years at GAF, Jim Schnepper, who was appointed president of GAF in 2017 and became CEO in 2021, has stepped down and is joining the Standard Advisory Board.
“John Altmeyer is a renowned industry leader who will draw upon his deep experience, relationships and track record to drive GAF’s next stage of growth,” said David Millstone, co-CEO of Standard Industries. “Over the past few years, as executive chairman, commercial roofing, John set GAF up to be as successful in commercial as it is in the residential market. We now look forward to working with him as he leads the entire company into the future.”