PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2004--Beacon Roofing
Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN), a leading distributor of roofing
materials in key metropolitan markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic,
Southeast and Southwest regions of the United States and in Eastern
Canada, today announced the election of Wilson "Rusty" Sexton,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of SCP Pool Corporation ("SCP
Pool"), to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Sexton has been the Chairman of the Board and a Director of
SCP Pool (Nasdaq: POOL) since 1993. From January 1999 to May 2001, Mr.
Sexton also served as Chief Executive Officer of SCP Pool. SCP Pool is
the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies,
equipment and related leisure products.
"We are very pleased to welcome Rusty to our board of directors,"
said Robert R. Buck, President and CEO of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
(www.beaconroofingsupply.com). "His experience as Chairman and past
CEO of SCP Pool and his contributions to their significant growth and
success have given him the background to contribute to our future
growth."
Mr. Sexton said, "I look forward to working with Beacon Roofing
Supply, a successful distribution company in a growth industry. I am
excited about its prospects."
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains information about management's view of the
Company's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute
forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions
under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual
results may differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors,
including, but not limited to, those set forth in the "Risk Factors"
section of the Company's S-1 Registration Statement. In addition, the
forward-looking statements included in this press release represent
the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these
views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update
these forward-looking statements at some point, the Company
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so other than as required
by federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements should
not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date
subsequent to the date of this press release.
CONTACT: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
Dave Grace, 978-535-7668
SOURCE: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.