Hanson names marketing manager of new business initiatives.
CHARLOTTE N.C., December 27, 2006
Hanson Brick has announced the promotion of veteran marketing manager Nancy Roche to the post of marketing manager of new business initiatives for the company’s nontraditional growth stream.
“Nancy’s industry experience combined with her knowledge of Hanson’s business, customers and markets are a winning combination to lead the company’s efforts in developing innovative products,” said Kathleen Jonila, director of marketing for Hanson Brick & Tile. “These new initiatives are a key factor in growing Hanson’s business in Canada.”
Roche has served as marketing manager for Hanson’s Northern region since 2000 and was instrumental in the successful integration of the seven brick companies into the newly branded Hanson Brick. Prior to that, Roche had nearly 10 years of experience in sales, consulting and client services in a variety of industries including direct marketing and food technology.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and she lives in Aurora, Ontario, with her husband and two sons.
About Hanson Brick
Hanson Brick is North America's largest brick manufacturer with a total capacity of more than 1.7 billion bricks. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we employ approximately 1,200 people. Our plants in the United States are located in Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. In Canada, we operate plants in Ontario and Quebec. Hanson Brick provides superior selection and service, and more than 1,000 styles of brick in five regional brick collections.
About Hanson Building Products North America
Hanson Building Products North America is comprised of Hanson Pipe & Precast, Hanson Pressure Pipe, Hanson Structural Precast, Hanson Brick, Hanson Hardscapes and Hanson Roof Tile. Based in Irving, Texas, Hanson Building Products North America employs more than 6,000 people and operates 150 facilities with products available throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.hanson.com.
We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. HeidelbergCement is the global leader in aggregates and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products.
Further information on Hanson Build Products can be found at www.hansonrooftile.com, www.hansonhardscapes.com or www.hansonbrick.com.
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