Fortress Building Products Adds New Supply Chain Director

Fortress Building Products has added Josh Willis to its leadership team as Director, Global Sourcing & Supplier Management. In this role, Willis will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic sourcing process and providing ongoing management of new and existing global manufacturing operations.  

“Josh brings an in-depth knowledge of establishing a solid global sourcing model through identifying 

 top-performing manufacturing partners and developing the needed sourcing platform,” said Drew Sundholm, VP supply chain at Fortress Building Products. “His extensive global sourcing and supply chain management experience combined with his drive for improvement will help us continue to bring smart solutions to customers amid current global supply chain pressures.” 

Prior to joining the Fortress team, Willis spent over two decades in various senior management roles with companies such as II-VI Incorporated, Ashland Hardware Systems and Overhead Door Company. 

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