Brad Hodgins

About Brad Hodgins

I started working for my father at the age of twelve as a laborer on modular home job sites. I have done framing, roofing, decking, masonry, and various home remodeling projects. I started my career in building materials distribution in 1995 and have experience in all aspects of the industry. I have done everything from pulling orders, driving a forklift, and loading trucks to inside sales, outside sales, purchasing, and management. I am experienced in identifying profit potential and gaining market share by developing supplier and client relationships. My goals are to continue building valuable relationships, increase exposure for my organization, educate industry partners, and develop effective marketing plans for the future. I was blessed enough to be hired by Manufacturers Reserve Supply in 1997 and I began my career in cedar shake and shingle sales. I was mentored by excellent teachers like Homer Earl, Harold Baird, Ray Unick, Tony Bonura, and my father, Ross Hodgins. I sold and purchased cedar shakes and shingles for the better part of 28 years and learned plenty from my supplier partners, customers, and contractor/installers. It was my great fortune to be chosen to represent the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau in March of 2025. I now have the opportunity to help promote cedar shakes and shingles for roofing and sidewall applications while working with and learning from some of the best manufacturers, distributors, and installers in the industry, as well as architects that are specifying the use of cedar shakes and shingles because of their natural resistance to decay and insects and timeless beauty. I’m living my dream.On a more personal note, I’ve been in recovery since February 7, 2011 when I took my last drink of alcohol and I have found a faith in a Higher Power who I choose to call God. I have become a disciple of Jesus Christ and my favorite Bible verse is: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”Matthew 22:36-40Specialties: Western Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar Shingles, Shakes, Siding, and Trimboards; Pressure Treatment; Building Materials; Marketing; Purchasing; Plywood; OSB; Lumber; Specialty Building Products; Eastern White Cedar Shingles; Composite Decking & Railing; Engineered/PVC Exterior Trim Products; Mouldings and Columns.

Experience

1. Northeast District Manager

   Cedar Shake And Shingle Bureau

   Mar 2025 — Present · Newton, NJ, US

   Responsible for promoting the use of cedar shakes and shingles for roofing and sidewall applications, educating dealer and installer members on features and benefits, and conducting AIA seminars for architects while providing CEU credits.

Education

• Rutgers Law School

  General Law

  1990 — 1991

• Newton High School

  General Studies

  1982 — 1986

• University of Maryland

  BA, Criminal Justice

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Building Materials
• Purchasing
• Sales
• Computer Proficiency
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing Strategy
• Pricing
• Inventory Management
• Account Management
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Millwork
• Trade Shows
• Outside Sales
• Doors
• Wholesale
• Sales Presentations
• Management
• Sales Operations
• Sales Management
• National Accounts
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Logistics
• Materials
• Distributors
• Wood
• Procurement
• Market Planning
• Cold Calling
• Customer Satisfaction
• Crm
• Selling
• P&L Management
• Key Account Management