Johns Manville Names John Vasuta President and Chief Executive Officer
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DENVER, May 19, 2026 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Building and specialty products manufacturer Johns Manville has announced that John Vasuta will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2026, as Bob Wamboldt retires from the position. Vasuta will succeed Wamboldt, who has led the company since 2020.
“It’s an extraordinary privilege to step into the role of CEO. I’m deeply honored to continue serving our customers and supporting the employees whose dedication makes our success possible,” said John Vasuta.
Vasuta joined Johns Manville in 2019 as President of the company’s Engineered Products business. Prior to joining JM, he held leadership roles at Bridgestone Corporation, including President of Firestone Building Products International and Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing & Operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron.
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“I am incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, achieving milestones that reflect the hard work and dedication of our entire organization. As I step into retirement, I have absolute confidence in John, whose leadership will guide the company to even greater success,” said Bob Wamboldt.
Wamboldt joined Johns Manville in 2003 and led each of the company’s three business units — Engineered Products, Roofing Systems and Insulation Systems — before being named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2020.
“During Bob’s tenure, the company achieved significant progress, and we appreciate the dedication and professionalism he brought to the role of CEO. We congratulate him on a well-earned retirement and look forward to John continuing to build on this strong foundation for the future,” said Mary Rhinehart, Chair of Johns Manville.
Johns Manville was founded in 1858 and manufactures building insulation, commercial roofing systems, fibers and nonwovens, and other specialty products. The Denver-based company operates in 43 locations across North America and Europe.
Source: Johns Manville
