Seasoned building products and specialty distribution executive brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience to CBX Solutions
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CBX Solutions, a leading distributor of specialty building products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Travis Hendren as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 31, 2026.
Mr. Hendren joins CBX Solutions with nearly three decades of leadership experience focused on the building products and specialty distribution industries.
Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (GMS), one of North America's largest specialty building products distributors. In that role, he oversaw operations across more than 340 distribution centers and 100-plus retail locations throughout the United States and Canada, with responsibility for a multi-billion-dollar business and more than 7,000 employees. Prior to serving as COO, Mr. Hendren held several senior leadership positions at GMS, including President of GMS Canada and Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy.
"Travis is a proven leader with deep industry expertise, exceptional operational capabilities, and a strong track record of building high-performing organizations," said Christian Cook, Interim CEO of CBX Solutions and a Managing Director at Platinum Equity. "Travis combines strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership and a passion for developing people. His experience leading complex organizations and his deep understanding of the building products distribution landscape make him a great fit to guide CBX Solutions into its next chapter."
Prior to GMS, Mr. Hendren spent almost two decades in investment banking, where he advised building products and construction materials companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate strategy initiatives.
"CBX Solutions has built an outstanding reputation for serving customers, fostering strong supplier partnerships, and developing talented people," said Mr. Hendren. "I am honored to join the company at such an exciting time and look forward to working alongside the CBX Solutions team to build on that foundation. Together, we will continue investing in our people, strengthening customer relationships, pursuing growth opportunities, and delivering exceptional value across the markets we serve."
Mr. Hendren brings extensive experience leading large-scale operations, executing strategic growth initiatives, and integrating acquired businesses. During his tenure at GMS, he helped drive significant revenue growth, expanded complementary product offerings, led numerous acquisitions and greenfield expansions, and developed organizational capabilities across North America.
Platinum Equity acquired a majority interest in Cook & Boardman, now CBX Solutions, in 2023. Littlejohn & Co., LLC remains a significant minority shareholder.
About CBX Solutions
CBX Solutions, LLC delivers integrated access, security, and network solutions that support commercial facilities from construction through ongoing operations. Building on a legacy that began in 1955, the company brings together capabilities across openings (Division 8), specialty products (Division 10), and systems integration including physical security, access control, networking, audio/visual, and related services (Divisions 27 & 28).
With a nationwide footprint of over 100 locations, CBX Solutions serves a range of commercial markets including healthcare, education, data centers, government, hospitality, and industrial facilities. The company combines local expertise with national scale to deliver coordinated solutions through a single partner.
Learn more at www.cbxsolutions.com.
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