Trex Company appointed James Reddish as the company’s director of Little Rock workforce development and community engagement. In the newly created role, Reddish will lead and facilitate talent readiness initiatives as Trex moves forward with a $400 million investment to bring a new manufacturing facility to Port of Little Rock.
Reddish previously served as executive vice president for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he led the chamber’s workforce development, communications, events, sales, and member planning programs.
“Reddish brings business experience that will be integral in helping to establish our footprint in Little Rock,” Bryan Fairbanks, Trex president and CEO, said in a news release. “His background working with leaders, the community, and in economic development will be an asset to Trex as we grow.”
In the role, Reddish will also engage in public policy, community engagement activities, public relations, and workforce development planning. The role will also support Trex’s ESG initiatives and help foster economic growth in the Little Rock community. The Little Rock facility will begin construction in 2022 with finished goods production expected to begin in 2024.
“This position will be pivotal to establishing and amplifying Trex within our newest manufacturing community,”Jay Rudolph, vice president of human resources for Trex, said. “Given James’ experience, connections, and passion for the Little Rock area – and for Trex, we can’t imagine a better choice to help shape our connection to our new home.”
