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Cornerstone Building Brands Appoints Richard Dirkson As Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller

PRIVATEJun 02, 2026•15 days ago

Position

Senior Vice President

Company

Cornerstone Building Brands

Richard Dirkson
Cary

Description

On May 27, 2026, Cornerstone Building Brands announced the appointment of Richard Dirkson as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, effective May 28, 2026. This follows the departure of Tina Beskid from the role of Chief Accounting Officer. Dirkson brings extensive experience from his previous roles in accounting and finance

Company Information

Company

Cornerstone Building Brands

Location

Cary, Illinois, United States

About

Cornerstone is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., Cornerstone serves residential and commercial customers across the new construction and repair and remodel markets. Cornerstone’s market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, insulated metal panels, metal roofing, metal wall systems, and metal accessories. Cornerstone’s broad, multichannel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 20,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are deeply embedded in Cornerstone’s culture. For more information, visit www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

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