Building products industry expert. Mr. Wendt started at JELD-WEN in 1980 and has built over four decades of experience at the Company in various legal, marketing, window manufacturing, and sales roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his service as President and CEO, later as Executive Chairman and CEO, and finally as Vice Chairman. During his tenure, the Company expanded its operations and product offerings globally to Europe and Australasia and launched an approximately $575 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017. Proven leadership in corporate governance and strategic M&A, having overseen the Company s rapid growth through a series of strategic acquisitions of industry-leading companies both domestic and international, including: Dooria AS, Aneeta Window Systems, Karona Inc., LaCantina Doors, TREND Windows & Doors, Breezway, Mattiovi Oy, Milliken Millwork, Inc., the Kolder Group, the Domoferm Group of companies, American Building Supply, Inc., and VPI Quality Windows, Inc. Mr. Wendt s operational and financial acumen stems from his deep familiarity with all aspects of the Company s business, risks and strategic initiatives. Strong commitment to community impact, enhanced by his service as a director of the Portland Branch as the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco from 2009 until 2014, including serving as Chairman from 2013 to 2014, and serving as a member of the Economic Advisory Council at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.