Rich Rose

About Rich Rose

My current position is located out of our Corporate office in L.A. as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this position I was Vice President of Sales Support and Special Projects. and prior to that, I was the Regional Manager for the company at two of it\'s five Regions, covering the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast based initially out of Houston, and eventually out of Chicago. I have been with Emser since 2011. Established in 1968, Emser Tile, headquartered in Los Angeles, has become the leading supplier of the world’s finest tile and natural stone. Through our international production network and product development expertise, we offer a myriad of possibilities that help dealers, homebuilders, commercial builders, contractors, architects and designers bring their ideas to life. Emser products are frequently used in residential and commercial projects throughout the United States. Prior to that I spent 20 years working for Master Halco, North America\'s largest wholesale distributor of fence materials to the professional fencing contractor and various retail outlets. During that time I progressed through many positions. Originally starting as a warehouse associate in Kent, WA I eventually moved into the position of inside sales. From there I moved to Reno, NV where I held several positions at our manufacturing plant including plant scheduler, buyer, and plant manager. Following a short stint in National Accounts management I moved to Charlotte, NC where I held the position of branch manager. Four years later I moved to Houston, TX to continue in branch management. In 2007 I moved into the position of District Manager where I was responsible for 12 branches throughout the Southwest.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Emser Tile

   Jul 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• University of Washington

  BA