Bud Poe

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After graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in business, Bud has enjoyed a career of over 35 years in sales, operations, and management in the building products industry. He first became involved in the gypsum industry in 1989 as National Sales Manager for what is now American Gypsum Company. In 2005, Bud began recruiting members for BLUE HAWK, and is largely responsible for the rapid member growth that BLUE HAWK is experiencing in its formative years. Bud's primary focus for BLUE HAWK today is building member community, along with assessing markets and researching potential growth opportunities. Bud also recruits for AMAROK, a gypsum distributor cooperative and NEMEON, a roofing and siding distributor cooperative. Bud has a considerable understanding of, and a great passion for, the long term success of the cooperative business model.