I can be contacted at mark@markgallant.com. All invitations to connect are welcome. I never IDK. LION - LinkedIn Open Networker. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ VP MARKETING BUILDING MATERIALS Marketing Leadership, Business Acumen & Vision that enhances brand experience and market share across all channels of building materials ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ As a senior marketing executive with an MBA in Finance and a history of orchestrating marketing efforts for four building materials manufacturers, I facilitate the collaboration necessary for a successful product in the matrixed environment of marketing. Significant strengths in all stages of the marketing process include: ■ Vision to see the finished product before it is begun. ■ Logistical knowledge to form strategic intent. ■ Motivation that inspires others to embrace the vision. ■ Leadership for the team in tactical follow-through. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: Atrium Companies ■ Turned around marketing strategy for a specialty window line, leading to a 300% increase in inquiries for product details from architects, developers, and general contractors. Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. ■ Guided company through massive industry change from aluminum to vinyl windows, increasing trade inquiries and product adoption to grow company by 23% annual average during my tenure. Restructured marketing effort to help fuel increasing revenue growth rate, pushing company to first in Western US market share. White Lightning Products ■ Took regional brand to national awareness and distribution within two years. Enhanced market exposure led to lucrative acquisition by The Sherwin-Williams Company, delivering 200%+ shareholder return during period. ************************************** Executive Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Managers, CEOs connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership. Contact me to explore opportunities, and to brainstorm and collaborate at 817-308-4595.

Founder | VP Director Marketing, Building Materials @ Attending Networking Events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions From 2015 to Present (less than a year) United StatesDirector, Marketing | Building Materials @ Charged to lead all marketing direction and corporate brand strategy that encompasses over 400 locations, serving builders and contractors as the nation's largest lumber and building materials supplier. Providing leadership guidance and motivation for 12 direct reports. From April 2013 to Present (2 years 9 months) Greater Denver AreaSenior Manager, Product Marketing | Building Materials @ Responsible for all division product marketing and brand communications activity for North America's market share leader in rigid vinyl window and door frame extrusion volume. From January 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 4 months) Greater Seattle AreaSVP Marketing | Building Materials @ As SVP Marketing, Building Materials, oversaw all marketing, brand development, communications, national strategic accounts, and product development process for a leading North American vinyl and aluminum window and patio door manufacturer. From May 2006 to September 2011 (5 years 5 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaSenior Manager, Marketing Communications | Building Materials @ Responsible for all marketing, advertising, public relations, new product introductions, trade shows, corporate events and sales support activity for the largest West Coast window and patio door manufacturer -- $840 mm volume. Worked closely with VP of Marketing, Building Materials. From 2003 to 2006 (3 years) Director @ Director - Strategic Planning, Information and Membership Services Provided leadership to connect over 300,000 alumni back to one of the nation's largest public research universities, in preparation for their largest fund-raising campaign ever launched. This experience provided a unique opportunity to give back to my alma mater for a pre-determined duration during a critical development phase for the university, before returning to the "corporate" world. From 1998 to 2002 (4 years) Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Director @ Senior executive in young, rapid growth services company responsible for strategic direction, marketing, sales, operations, customer service, recruitment, training, safety, human resources, market expansion, real estate and capital assets procurement for national market rollout of an innovative storage and moving solution. From 1996 to 1998 (2 years) VP Sales and Marketing | Building Materials @ As VP of Sales and Marketing, Building Materials, responsible for all national/international sales and marketing activity for a wholly-owned caulk and sealants subsidiary. From 1994 to 1996 (2 years) Corporate Marketing Manager, Building Materials reporting to VP @ Marketing communications manager with in-house staff for the West Coast's largest window and patio door manufacturer, operating 10 plants with $250 mm volume. From 1989 to 1994 (5 years)

MBA, Finance @ University of Puget SoundBBA, Marketing @ University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business Mark Gallant is skilled in: Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Sales Management, Leadership, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Pricing, Product Marketing