Associated Materials Announces Departure of CEO

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Materials, LLC today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Director Tom Chieffe is leaving the company to pursue other interests.  Current Director and former CEO of Associated Materials Dana Snyder has been named interim CEO by the company's board of directors.  A search will be conducted immediately for a permanent CEO.

"The board wishes to thank Tom for his significant contributions to AMI over the past five years.  Tom led a number of changes within the company that drove industry leading performance through an incredibly challenging economic environment," said Erik Ragatz, Chairman of AMI's Board of Directors.  "Additionally, we are pleased to have Dana Snyder rejoin the executive team at AMI. In addition to serving as interim CEO in 2006, Dana has served on the company's board since 2004. We look forward to working with him as we embark on the next phase of operational improvement and growth."

"I feel very proud of what our team has been able to accomplish," said Mr. Chieffe.  "However, after driving change for the past five years, including our recent transition to new ownership, I am eager to spend more time with my family and eventually take on my next challenge. As a shareholder, I look forward to following the continued success of AMI under its new leadership."

"It is an exciting time to rejoin the AMI team in an active role," said Mr. Snyder.  "With an outstanding base of dealer and distributor partners and a talented and motivated group of employees, I believe that there are tremendous opportunities on the horizon.  Above all, the board, management team and I share an unwavering commitment to continue to enhance the quality, service, and value that we deliver to our customers.  It is only through their success that AMI is able to thrive."

SOURCE Associated Materials, LLC