Derby Building Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick McKernan as Territory Sales Manager – Home Improvement Retail (HIR) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. In his new position, McKernan will play a critical role in expanding Derby’s penetration into Home Depot-US stores with Novik Stone, the leading brand of stone siding in the marketplace.
“We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the Derby Building Products Team. His experience in the retail channel makes him a valuable addition to our organization,” said Mark Schlagheck, VP of Retail Sales, for Derby Building Products, Novik’s parent company. “We’re confident that Patrick’s industry knowledge and sales experience will enable him to quickly drive growth in his market.”
McKernan, a Cum Laude graduate of Shippensburg University, brings over three years of experience in the home improvement industry. His previous roles include working at East Coast Roofing Systems, a leading exterior remodeling company where he successfully catered to homeowners, contractors, and property management companies, addressing their unique residential and commercial roofing needs. Patrick was also previously employed at Colonial Electric Supply, one of the largest independently family-owned electrical distributors in the U.S.
Residents of Lafayette Hill, PA, McKernan and his wife are expecting a baby in late Spring. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing, and is a Philadelphia sports enthusiast.
About Novik
The Novik brands, NovikStone and NovikShake, are game-changing exterior building materials manufactured by Derby Building Products in Quebec City, Canada. Novik is a vinyl siding complement as well as a DIY-focused brand in the home improvement retail channel. All Novik products are impervious to moisture making them an excellent choice for gable, roofline, and ground contact applications. They are also easy to install and work perfectly in mixed material exteriors. Learn more about NovikStone and NovikShake products at www.novik.com.
