Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced that the company?s President Vic Grizzle will transition to Executive Chair, and that current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Hershey will succeed Grizzle as President effective April 1, 2026. Hershey will also become a member of the Armstrong Board of Directors. Mark Hershey currently serves as Armstrong?s Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since April 2025, and previously served as senior vice president, Americas since January 2022.
In these roles, he has been responsible for the business strategy and operations of both company segments, Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties, along with business development, innovation, and enterprise-wide strategic planning. In addition to leading a wide range of commercial and strategic transactions and initiatives, he has been instrumental in all 14 acquisitions that have transformed the company?s Architectural Specialties segment since 2016. He played a lead role in the separation of the company?s flooring business in 2016, and the divestitures of AWI?s European and Pacific Rim businesses in 2019.
He joined Armstrong in 2011 as general counsel and secretary, subsequently serving as chief compliance officer and head of the company?s sustainability efforts. Hershey holds a bachelor?s degree in finance from The Pennsylvania State University and a juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law. He also serves on the board of trustees of The National Building Museum in Washington D.C.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. designs, innovates, and manufactures ceiling and wall system solutions. The Company manufactures and sources products made of numerous materials, including mineral fiber, fiberglass wool, metal, wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum and felt. It also manufactures ceiling suspension system (grid) products. Its Mineral Fiber segment produces suspended mineral fiber and soft fiber ceiling systems. Its products offer various performance attributes, such as acoustical control, rated fire protection, and energy efficiency. Its Architectural Specialties segment produces, designs and sources ceilings, walls and facades for use in commercial settings. Its products are available in metal, felt and wood, in addition to various colors, shapes and designs. It sells standard, premium and customized products. It is also engaged in designing and manufacturing sustainably crafted architectural resins and glass for ceilings, walls and other interior applications.
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