Atlanta-based building materials distributor BlueLinx Holdings Inc. said Mike Wilson will retire as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, effective Jan. 4 and serve as Senior Advisor to the CEO through Aug. 1, 2026. Leo Oei, Vice President, National Accounts, will succeed Wilson and become CCO on Jan. 5.

BlueLinx is ranked No. 14 on the 2025 MDM Top Distributors List for Building Materials/Construction.

“We deeply appreciate Mike’s significant contributions and wish him and his family the best in his well-deserved retirement,” BlueLinx President and CEO. Shyam Reddy said in a Dec. 16 news release. “Mike strengthened our relationships with key customers and supply partners, played a pivotal role in expanding our product portfolio in critical categories, geographies and customer channels, and built lasting relationships across the business and industry. Looking ahead, I believe that Leo is the perfect choice to fill this critical commercial leadership role so we can leverage his experience running local markets, product management, and national accounts to continue executing on our sales growth strategy.”

“It has been a privilege to work alongside such talented colleagues, valued customers and trusted suppliers,” Wilson added. “The relationships we’ve built together and the progress we have made as a team are what I am most proud of. I am confident that Leo will carry our commercial vision forward and that BlueLinx will continue to thrive in the years ahead.”

BlueLinx noted that Oei brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial, procurement, supply chain and operations leadership to the role. In his current position, he leads the National Accounts and Multi-Family team and has been instrumental in expanding the geographic footprint and product offering with key strategic suppliers, as well as driving and growing multi-family and national accounts businesses.

“I am honored to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer for BlueLinx,” said Oei. “With our scale, relationships, and outstanding team members, we plan to continue serving our customers and suppliers at the highest levels.”

BlueLinx’s product offerings include both branded and private-label SKUs across lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork and industrial products.