LP Building Solutions Names Jason Ringblom as Next Chief Executive Officer

LP Building Solutions President Jason Ringblom • Photo Credit: LP Building Solutions

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 3, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Building materials manufacturer LP Building Solutions (LP) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern will retire on February 19, 2026, with Jason Ringblom, the company’s current President, set to succeed him.

The Board of Directors approved Ringblom’s appointment following a succession process conducted in partnership with Southern. Southern, who has led LP since 2017, will retire after a 26-year tenure with the company.

LP Building Solutions Chair & CEO Brad Southern • Photo Credit: LP Building Solutions

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Brad for his visionary leadership and lasting impact on LP. Brad repositioned the company as a global leader in specialty building products, strengthened its financial performance, and built a culture grounded in safety, innovation, and accountability. Under his leadership, LP’s share price grew fivefold and the company returned more than $4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Thanks to his guidance, LP is well positioned for continued success. After a thorough and rigorous search, the Board is confident that Jason is exceptionally well-equipped to lead LP into its next chapter of success. He helped design and execute the strategy driving our growth and led the successful integration of our Siding and OSB businesses. His significant commercial and operational expertise will ensure a smooth transition and sustained progress,” said Dustan McCoy, Lead Independent Director of LP’s Board of Directors.

“It has been the honor of my career to lead LP’s 4,300-member team. Together, we’ve strengthened the business and built a foundation for long-term growth. I’m deeply grateful to our team members and the Board for their partnership. Jason is an exceptional leader who knows our business, our people, and our customers. His experience and perspective will guide LP into its next phase of growth,” said Southern.

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“It’s an incredible honor to become CEO in February and build on the strong foundation established under Brad’s leadership. The LP team has achieved remarkable success, and I’m confident we’ll continue that progress—keeping safety at the forefront, driving innovation, and relentlessly pursuing improvement in everything we do. It’s an exciting time to be part of LP, and I look forward to working with our talented team to shape the next era of our growth,” said Ringblom.

Ringblom, a 21-year veteran of the company, has served eight years on LP’s executive team. Before becoming President, he held roles including Executive Vice President and General Manager of the OSB and Siding divisions prior to their integration. In his current capacity, he oversees global manufacturing and commercial operations.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP Building Solutions operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities across North and South America and produces engineered wood products for builders, remodelers, and homeowners.

For more information, visit www.lpcorp.com.

Source: LP Building Solutions