Installed Building Products Announces Retirement of Chief Operating Officer and Appointment of Successor

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complimentary building products, today announced that Jay P. Elliott has notified the Company of his decision to retire as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 31, 2023. Following his retirement, Mr. Elliott is expected to serve in an advisory role to the Company on business strategy and development.

The Board of Directors of the Company has named Brad A. Wheeler, currently serving as Regional President of the Company, to replace Mr. Elliott as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2024, to provide sufficient time for transition of Mr. Elliott's responsibilities.

“On behalf of IBP, I want to thank Jay for his significant contributions and over 20 years of exceptional commitment and service to the Company,” stated Jeff Edwards, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Jay’s operational, industry and managerial expertise have been invaluable during IBP’s evolution over the years, and we look forward to working together to ensure a smooth transition. We wish Jay and his family the very best in his retirement.”

Mr. Wheeler has served as one of the Company’s Regional Presidents since January 2015. Since joining the Company in 2010 as a Regional Manager, Mr. Wheeler has been responsible for the management of operations in several states, including Colorado, Texas, Florida and Georgia. In June 2022, Mr. Wheeler assumed additional responsibility for much of IBP’s heavy commercial business and was named President of the Alpha companies. He attended Radford University and has been an active member of Vistage International CEO Organization since 2011.

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About Installed Building Products

Installed Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation's largest new residential insulation installers and is a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States. The Company manages all aspects of the installation process for its customers, from direct purchase and receipt of materials from national manufacturers to its timely supply of materials to job sites and quality installation. The Company offers its portfolio of services for new and existing single-family and multi-family residential and commercial building projects in all 48 continental states and the District of Columbia from its national network of over 240 branch locations.