Builders FirstSource, Inc. announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dave Flitman, has stepped down as President, CEO and member of the Board of Directors to accept another opportunity outside of the industry. The Board has appointed Dave Rush, Executive Vice President, to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, until a permanent successor is named. The Board has also formed a special committee, led by Chairman Paul Levy, to oversee the search for a new CEO.

Rush, aged 60, has spent 23 years with Builders FirstSource. In his current role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Management Office (SMO), Rush oversees the execution of enterprise-wide initiatives to advance the Company's long-term strategy and provide enhanced value to stakeholders. Prior to this, he led the integration and synergy efforts for acquisitions of BMC and ProBuild.

Dave Rush started his career at Builders FirstSource in 1999, serving in operational roles of increasing responsibility including as Chief Operating Officer of the Company's eastern division and Executive Vice President, Integration Management Office, responsible for the successful integration of Builders FirstSource and BMC. Over his 23-year career, he has developed extensive operating, finance, and M&A experience. Rush earned his bachelor's in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

As noted, the Board of Directors has initiated a formal search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer and has appointed a special committee to direct the search and transition process. The Company will provide updates on the search process as appropriate.