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.
Hanson Brick is North America's largest brick manufacturer, with approximately 1,600 employees and operations across the United States and Canada. The company provides its customers with superior selection and service, offering more than 1,000 styles of brick in five regional brick collections. Hanson Brick is based in Charlotte, N.C.
Hanson Brick is part of Hanson, one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. Hanson produces aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. Heidelberg has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.
Further information on Hanson can be found at na.hansonbrick.com
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