Manufacturing 2024: BRYAN FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks was named Trex’s president and CEO after the retirement of James Cline in April 2020. He had been executive vice president and chief financial officer before stepping into the top role.

Fairbanks joined the publicly traded composite decking and railing manufacturer in 2004. Before Trex, he served in several senior finance roles at Ford Motor. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton and the University of Pittsburgh’s business school.

In June 2023, Trex moved into its new $7 million headquarters in Winchester. As of year-end 2023, the company had 1,765 employees and a reported $1.1 billion in 2023 net sales.

Lowe’s awarded Trex its 2023 Sustainability Award for its commitment to manufacturing sustainable, wood-alternative decking. Investor’s Business Daily named Trex one of the 100 Best ESG Companies for 2023. It was selected from more than 6,000 global companies, and one of only three in its industry to
make the list. Newsweek named Trex one of the country’s Most Responsible Companies 2024.

Fairbanks serves on the Frederick County Economic Development Authority’s board and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates.