Cornerstone Building Brands Names Industry Veteran Gunner Smith as its New CEO

Cornerstone Building Brands names top exec

Gunner Smith takes the reins Aug. 11.

Cornerstone Building Brands Names Industry Veteran Gunner Smith as its New CEO

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2025-

Gunner Smith named CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands - Business North Carolina

Cornerstone Building Brands named Gunner Smith as its new CEO, effective Aug. 11. Smith has worked for Owens Corning almost 17 years, and had been president of its roofing division since 2018. In March, Rose Lee resigned as CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands, while chief accounting officer, Wayne Irmiter, also left the Cary-based manufacturer of windows, siding and other building materials following a $1.19 billion net loss for 2024. Gunner Smit…

Pam Klyn named Interim Chairperson at economic development group Cornerstone Alliance

Area economic development group Cornerstone Alliance has a new board chairperson. Pam Klyn was named Interim Chairperson of the organization’s board of directors, effective July 1. Klyn’s new role follows the retirement of longtime Cornerstone board chair John Janick.  “John’s impact over two decades—twelve of those years as Chairman—helped shape the foundation and forward momentum of this organization,” Klyn said in a statement. “As the sitting…