USG welcomes Jimmy Mason

Mason brings more than 25 years of experience in the building products industry, with senior leadership roles spanning operations, sales, marketing, product management and strategy. 

USG Corporation today announced that Jimmy Mason will join the company as president, Gypsum, and senior vice president, USG Corporation, effective June 1, 2026. In this role, Mason will provide strategic direction and leadership for USG’s Gypsum business units and teams.

Mason brings more than 25 years of experience in the building products industry, with senior leadership roles spanning operations, sales, marketing, product management and strategy. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of the New Construction business segment at American Woodmark, where he also led corporate marketing and product management. Prior to that, Mason spent 18 years with LP Building Solutions, most recently serving as executive vice president of the Oriented Strand Board business.

“After a thorough vetting process, I’m excited that Jimmy Mason will be leading our Gypsum business into its next chapter,” said Chris Macey, president and CEO of USG Corporation. “He has spent his career in building products, he knows the industry and many of our customers and he will be a great addition for our teams.”

“I’m honored to join USG and lead the Gypsum business,” said Jimmy Mason. “USG has an outstanding reputation for its people, its customer relationships and its commitment to operational excellence. I’m excited to support the team, serve our customers and keep improving how we execute every day.”

USG’s Gypsum division is one of the largest and most complex networks of its kind in North America. In this role, Mr. Mason will focus on strengthening customer partnerships, supporting the division’s people and operations, and helping guide its next phase of growth. He will report directly to Chris Macey, president and CEO of USG Corporation.

About USG Corporation

USG Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, is the parent company of CGC and USG LATAM. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. For additional information, visit usg.com.