Grey Mountain Partners has named Paul Cody as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Glass Holdings, a Grey Mountain platform company that is investing in the glass and architectural metals sectors. Consolidated Glass is comprised of investments in Global Security Glazing, Columbia Commercial Building Products, Custom Components, Hawkins Architectural Products, North American Specialty Glass, and Shaw Glass.
“Paul has an outstanding track record of building successful businesses,” said Will Pucillo, Affiliate Manager, Grey Mountain Partners. “His proven leadership style, diverse set of business skills, and drive to succeed will serve as important catalysts in promoting value creation at Consolidated Glass and will enable the company to take advantage of its long-term potential.”
Mr. Cody brings to Consolidated Glass a 30-year track record of successfully managing and growing businesses. He was most recently Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Power Distribution division of Eaton Corporation. The Power Distribution division designs and manufactures electrical power distribution and control assemblies and systems. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Cody led the Eaton Electrical Service & Systems division as Vice President and General Manager. The Electrical Service & Systems division provides engineering, project management, maintenance, energy, and aftermarket life extension services to a range of markets and customers globally. In 2010, under Mr. Cody’s leadership, the Electrical Service & Systems division earned the Eaton Business Excellence award. Mr. Cody started his career as a field service engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the Engineering Service organization and was promoted to various management positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career there.
“The businesses that have been acquired to form Consolidated Glass Holdings all have prominent brands in the industry and a strong reputation for customer service,” said Mr. Cody. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Consolidated Glass Holdings’ management team, experienced employees, and suppliers to grow the business and better serve our customer base across the security, architectural glass, and architectural metal sectors.”
Consolidated Glass is a fabricator and distributor of impact resistant glass, architectural glass, metals and specialty products for the commercial and residential building maintenance, renovation, and construction markets. The company is headquartered in Denver (no website found).
Grey Mountain Partners invests in middle market companies with enterprise values between $30 million and $150 million. The firm invests up to $75 million in control acquisitions across a range of industries. Grey Mountain is currently investing from its second fund, Grey Mountain Partners Fund II, LP. The firm was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulder, CO (www.greymountain.com).
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