Jan 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. BlueLinx Holdings Inc appoints Mitchell B. Lewis as President and CEO, effective as of January 20, 2014. At that time, Mr. Lewis also will be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Mr. Howard Cohen, Executive Chairman of BlueLinx' Board of Directors, said: "After a thorough search, we are convinced that Mitch is the ideal candidate to lead BlueLinx. We believe his experience in the building products industry and his exceptional track record of driving growth will strengthen BlueLinx and build a bright future for the Company."

Also effective as of January 20, 2014, Mr. Cohen will step down as Chairman of BlueLinx' Board of Directors, and will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

The Board has appointed Mr. Roy Haley as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Haley has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2013.

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating through its wholly owned subsidiary BlueLinx Corporation, is a leading distributor of building products in North America.