Summary
GMS Inc. distributes wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary construction products in the United States and Canada. The company offers ceilings products, including suspended mineral fibers, soft fibers, and metal ceiling systems primarily used in offices, hotels, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, and various other commercial and institutional buildings. It also provides steel framing products, such as steel tracks, studs, and various other steel products used to frame the interior walls of a commercial or institutional building; and insulation, lumber and other wood products, ready-mix joint compound, and various other interior construction products, as well as ancillary products comprising tools, fasteners, and safety products. In addition, the company distributes acoustical ceilings, steel framing, insulation, and related building products, as well as commercial and residential building materials. It serves professional contractors and homebuilders. As of April 30, 2022, the company operated 300 branches across 44 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 6 provinces in Canada. It also operates a network of approximately 300 distribution centers. GMS Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Tucker, Georgia.
History
GMS was founded in 1996 with the mission to revolutionize the wireless industry. As one of the original wireless industry players, GMS has been at the forefront of the market since its launch. Over the past 25 years, GMS has become a trusted partner for mobile and telecom service providers worldwide, offering a full lifecycle of device management, e-commerce, and global logistics services.
Mission
GMS’s mission is to enable and provide end-to-end mobile device lifecycle management solutions and services to our clients to provide cost savings, enhanced productivity, and improved customer experience.
Vision
GMS’s vision is to be the world’s premier full-service mobile device lifecycle management firm, providing trusted and reliable services to our clients.
Key Team
Mr. G. Travis Hendren (Chief Operating Officer)
Mr. William Forrest Bell (Chief Accounting Officer)
Mr. Eric N. Sundby (Chief Information Officer & VP)
Carey Phelp (VP of Investor & Media Relations)
Ms. Michelle Leader (Marketing Director)
Ms. Leigh Dobbs (Chief HR Officer)
Don Taylor (VP of Operations - Western Region)
Recognition and Awards
GMS has won multiple awards throughout its history, including the Verizon Wireless “Partner of the Year”, CTIA “Wireless Innovator of the Year”, and Apple “Distinguished App Provider” awards, as well as countless others for its customer service excellence and global reach.
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