Beacon Roofing is target of $11B acquisition bid
Herndon-based Fortune 500 company Beacon Roofing Supply is in discussions to be acquired by Connecticut software and tech services company QXO in a deal valued at about $11 billion. “It’s not a done deal yet, but we’re in friendly discussions,” Joe Checkler, a spokesperson for QXO, said of the move to acquire Beacon, a roofing […]
Martinsville real estate, building supply firm names new president
The Lester Group has appointed Dana Cowart president, the Martinsville-based building materials and real estate development company announced Monday. Cowart started his new job Dec. 1. Cowart brings to The Lester Group more than two decades of experience in the building supply sector. Previously, Cowart was vice president of acquisitions, vice president of sales and […]