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Trex Names New Executive Line Up 05-15-15 | News

Trex Names New Executive Line Up

Jim Cline has been the Trex CFO since 2008. He becomes CEO on Aug. 17, 2015 when Ronald Kaplan retires. "I am honored by my appointment [and] excited about the opportunity to take Trex to the next level," said Mr. Cline.

Winchester, Va. "?uTrex Company, Inc., a large manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, has announced changes to its executive leadership team.

James Cline, the current Tex senior vp and CFO, will become president and CEO on August 17, 2015 when Ronald Kaplan retires. Mr. Cline will join the Trex Board of Directors; Kaplan will continue as chairman of the board.

Bryan Fairbanks will succeed Mr. Cline as CFO effective August 17, 2015. Fairbanks has been the supply chain senior director since 2006, and the executive director of international business development since 2012.

In other personnel news, F. Timothy Reese, senior vice president of operations will retire. He held the position for eight years.

"The board completed a rigorous search for the right CEO to lead the next stage of Trex's growth," said Kaplan. "We are delighted to have found that person in Jim Cline... he brings to his new role an extensive knowledge of the industry and the proven ability to lead."

"After joining Trex at a very difficult time in its history, Ron completely transformed the company, establishing it as the preeminent leader in high-performance decking and railing products," said Frank Merlotti Jr., lead director.

Before joining Trex in March 2008, Cline served for three years as president of Harsco GasServ, a manufacturer of containment and control equipment for the gas industry, with annual revenues of some $400 million, 15 manufacturing locations on four continents, and more than 1,700 employees.