Kirk Blanchette Begins Role as President of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Engineered Woods
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (July 1, 2025) – Kirk Blanchette has succeeded Brian Carlson as the President of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Engineered Woods (HEW), one of the companies within the family-owned ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Corporation (ÐßÐßÊÓƵ) portfolio of businesses.
Kirk brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, corporate strategy and leadership to this role. He previously served as the Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Strategy for HEW, leading the Marketing, Strategy, Finance & Accounting, Purchasing and Risk functions. Prior to this, he was responsible for the Logistics, Sales & Operations Planning, Inside Sales, Information Technology and Industrial/OEM functions as well. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Investments from Babson College and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Brian, Kirk’s predecessor, has retired effective today, following a successful 30-year tenure at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and ten years serving as HEW’s President.