GAF, a roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, appointed John Barkhouse to the newly created position of president. In the role, he will report to CEO John Altmeyer.
Barkhouse brings over 25 years of manufacturing and operational experience in the industrial, energy, and services sectors to GAF. As president, he will oversee operations—manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics—and research and development for GAF’s residential and commercial divisions.
“We are excited to welcome John Barkhouse to GAF,” John Altmeyer, CEO of GAF, said. “He brings both a fresh perspective and an expertise in growing and operating industrial manufacturing businesses. I look forward to working closely with him as we grow GAF’s position as the best company in the industry.”
GAF said the appointment follows a period of sustained growth for the company. Over the past five years, GAF has “dramatically grown” its residential and commercial businesses, released new products, and increased production capacity across all major product lines.
“I’m thrilled to join a renowned company like GAF and a market leader determined to continuously evolve and improve—whether it’s building its best-in-class products and services, investing in its manufacturing network, or finding new ways to surpass customer expectations,” Barkhouse said. “I look forward to working closely with John Altmeyer and the rest of the team to continue to strengthen GAF and position it for long-term growth.”
Barkhouse most recently served as the president and CEO of CabinetWorks Group. He started his career with Caterpillar, where he spent nearly two decades. Barkhouse also has previously served in senior leadership positions at Brookfield Asset Management, Clarios, and Newalta Corporation.
