Bluelinx Holdings Inc. announced that Mitchell B. Lewis has accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective as of January 20, 2014. At that time, Mr. Lewis also will be appointed as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Lewis, 51, brings significant experience in the building products industry, an exceptional track record of driving growth and extensive leadership experience, most recently serving as a President, Chief Executive Officer and director of Euramax Holdings Inc. Also effective as of January 20, 2014, Mr. Cohen will step down as Chairman of BlueLinx' board of directors, and will remain a member of the board of directors.

The board has appointed Mr. Roy Haley as Non-Executive Chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Haley has been a member of the board of directors since May 2013. Until his retirement in May 2011, Mr. Haley served as the Executive Chairman of WESCO International Inc.