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About TW Perry
Who We Are
TW Perry is one of the leading building materials suppliers in the mid-Atlantic, serving the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas and outlying suburbs. We supply lumber, building materials, doors and windows, hardware, decking and railing products, paint, and power tools. We also offer a wide selection of millwork products, including more than 250 in-stock moulding profiles as well as special order products. Our mission is Quality and Service Always We Make a Material Difference and we take pride in offering the highest quality building materials at competitive prices. Our next-day delivery of in-stock materials helps building and remodeling contractors manage their jobsite logistics and schedules.
Where We Are
TW Perry stores are located in Baltimore, Maryland; Chevy Chase, Maryland; Gaithersburg, Maryland; Leesburg, Virginia; and Springfield, Virginia. Our Classic Moulding & Door division, which specializes in high-end door and millwork packages, is based in Savage, Maryland. For more information, click on Locations.
TW Perry Senior Management
Edward J. Quinn Jr. |
Edward J. Quinn Jr. is Chairman as well as the principal shareholder of TW Perry. Ed joined TW Perry as a consultant to Tom Perry Jr. in 1995 when the "big box retailers" threatened the viability of the company founded by Mr. Perry's father in 1911. In 1999, Ed led a management group buy-out of the company that led to the restructuring of TW Perry with a focus on the sale of the building materials to remodelers and homebuilders as opposed to individual homeowners. As Chairman and CEO, Ed is responsible for the strategic vision of the company including its geographical market area and its financial well-being. Prior to joining TW Perry, Ed managed a turn around management practice for 25 years, working with owners of manufacturing firms, distribution companies, and service businesses. Ed has a BA degree in Economics from Providence College and an MBA in Finance and Investment from American University. Ed currently serves on the following corporate boards: UNIFI Group, Acacia Life Insurance Company, Calvert Group, Ltd., Thos. Somerville Co., Monument Bank and The Ernest Maier, Co. In addition, Ed serves on several charitable organization boards: The Yellow Ribbon Fund, The Acacia Foundation and The Providence College Business School Board of Advisors. |
Michael Cassidy |
Michael Cassidy is the President and Chief Executive Officer based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Michael is responsible for overseeing the operations of all six TW Perry locations. Michael first came to the building products industry in 2005 as Strobers Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions where he helped convert Strobers 80 facilities into ProBuild, the nations largest contractor-oriented building products company with over 550 facilities. Before joining TW Perry, Michael ran ProBuilds 18 east coast truss plants as the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing. He also worked at United Technologies Corporation in various strategy and development roles, notably with Carrier Air Conditioning and UTC Power (green energy technology). Prior to UTC, Michael worked at Booz-Allen and Hamilton Consulting and Kimberly Clark Corporation where he specialized in Operations and Engineering Management. Michael served in the Marine Corps as a Captain, commanding special operations teams. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester. He attended graduate school at the Universities of Connecticut and Wisconsin. In addition, Michael has a Certificate from Darden Business School, Forklift Certification and DOT card for box truck and flatbeds. He was named as One of 7 to watch in 2007 by Home Channel News; he is a member of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies remodeling group and a member of NARI. In his spare time, Michael enjoys designing and building custom wood furniture. Michael lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife, Paula and their three children. Contact Michael Cassidy |
John E. Mills |
John E. Mills is the Vice President of Facilities Management & Environmental Safety based in Gaithersburg, MD. John is a second generation TW Perry employee; his father started working at TW Perry in 1946 and retired after 48 years. John has been with TW Perry for 44 years, he started out as a part-time yard worker during his four high school years; after high school he became a full-time employee and soon moved up the ladder to Yard Manager. He has also held positions as a Buyer, Store Manager, Operations Manager and Vice President of Operations. Johns current overall responsibilities include; maintaining the buildings and site infrastructure, overseeing all energy usage and creating opportunities for cost savings; and is the environmental safety and compliance officer. John Co-Chairs the TW Perry Safety Committee and acts as an Ombudsman in reporting to the COO/President. He was awarded the 1992 TW Perry Employee of the Year; in addition has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Lumbermen for 38 years and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a fan of Classic Muscle Cars and enjoys NHRA Drag Racing. John resides in Frederick, Maryland with his wife, C. Lynn and their three dogs. Contact John Mills |
Gary Bowman |
Gary Bowman is the Vice President of IT and Training based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Gary has been in the building industry since 1979; holding positions at TW Perry as the General Manager of the Gaithersburg store, Vice President Materials Management and Vice President of Corporate Development. In his current role, Gary oversees the design and deployment of the companys IT infrastructure; develops, trains and monitors company business processes to improve customer service, and build an overall culture of continuous improvement at TW Perry. Gary holds an MBA from Frostburg State University and a bachelors degree in economics from The University of Maryland; he also has a Certificate of Executive Management from Wharton School of Business. Gary is an avid runner, recently finishing the Marine Corps marathon. He resides in Rockville, Maryland with his wife two daughters and their pet Pembroke Corgi. Contact Gary Bowman |
Jim Twigg |
Jim Twigg has served as the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of TW Perry since 1998. Prior to joining TWP he had 20+ years experience as CFO for companies in the real estate, construction and distribution industries. He holds a MBA from the University of Maryland and is a CPA licensed with the State of Maryland. Jim lives in Annapolis where he enjoys both the water and the lifestyle. Contact Jim Twigg |
Doug Kelly |
Doug Kelly is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Doug started at TW Perry as a Contractor Sales Representative in 1997 and soon was promoted as the Gaithersburg Sales Manager. He has also worked for 84 Lumber Company; where his jobs have included Contractor Sales Representative, Management Trainee, Co-Manager & Store Manager. In his current role, his responsibilities include: Sales Team Management and Development; Customer Relationship Development; Industry Activities; Brand Awareness; and Sales and Marketing Initiatives. Doug continuously attends industry related trainings and has received certified trainings from Wharton Essentials of Management Program and Darden Financial Management; in addition he received the 1998 TW Perry Employee of the Year. Doug has worked in the building industry for 22 years. He currently resides in New Market, Maryland and is married with five sons. In his spare time, Doug enjoys going fishing on the Chesapeake. Contact Doug Kelly |
Mike Moore |
Mike Moore is the Vice President of Materials Management based in Gaithersburg, Maryland; his responsibilities include oversight of; Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Store Operations and TW Perrys Green Building Initiative. Mike has worked in the building industry for 25 years and began his career with TW Perry in 2000 as the General Manager of the Springfield lumber yard; following the companys purchase of WT Galliher & Bro. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Forestry. Mike resides in Virginia with his wife Karol and their daughter Ella. Contact Mike Moore |
Chris S. Gray |
Chris S. Gray is the Director of Architectural Sales based in Savage, Maryland. Chris has been with TW Perry since the purchase of his company Classic Moulding & Door in 2005; prior to Classic he was the General Manager of Decorative Woods Lumber & Moulding. Chris has 28 years in the building industry. In his current position, Chris is responsible for oversight of sales, service and manufacturing of architectural products; and has the capabilities for design and development of specialty manufactured products. Chris has a degree in Architecture from the University of Idaho; he also has certified training from Andersen Windows, Peachtree Windows, International Wood Products and UnRoute3. He received the Focal Point Specialist of the Year award in 1994 and in 2008 received special recognition in ProSales magazine for the Facility Design Award. When hes not working, Chris enjoys spending time tinkering in his garage. Chris lives with his wife and two boys in Baltimore County, Maryland. Contact Chris Gray |
Sean Parker |
Sean Parker is the Director of Operations based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He started at TW Perry in 1997 as the Chevy Chase Yard Manager and was transferred to Gaithersburg store 6 months later. Sean was promoted to Operations Manager and then to Vice President of Operations. Sean has been working in the building industry for 25 years; prior to TW Perry he worked for 84 Lumber Company. In his current role, Sean is responsible for operations in Chevy Chase, Springfield, and Leesburg; he ensures orders are complete and deliveries are on time. Sean also works closely with the sales and store teams, helping grow sales and improve procedures. Sean has a BA in Business from the University of Maryland. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his daughters soccer teams. Sean lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland with his wife and three daughters. Contact Sean Parker |
Jimmy McClay |
Jimmy McClay is the Director of Operations based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In his 11 years at TW Perry he has held various positions: Assistant Yard Manager, Yard Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Transportation and Safety. He has also worked at 84 Lumber as a manager. Jimmy is currently responsible for oversight of yard and delivery operations at Gaithersburg and Baltimore; and oversight of the companys DOT and Transportation; he heads TW Perrys Safety Program and Co-Chairman of the Safety Committee; he also assists TW Perrys custom door and millwork location with their operational needs. Jimmy is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a BA in American Studies. In his spare time he enjoys running, soccer and watching the Cowboys. He resides in Calvert County with his wife and their daughter. Contact Jimmy McClay |
Elisa Kerneklian |
Elisa Kerneklian is the Director of Human Resources, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Elisa started at TW Perry in 1999 as the Human Resource Manager. She has also worked for the Chevy Chase Bank for 16 years; her positions included: Bank Teller, Human Resources Generalist and Manager of Credit Card Training. Currently, at TW Perry, Elisa is responsible for the administration of human resource policies, programs and practices, including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating and directing. She is also responsible for formulating policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department and recommending policies and practices to other members of Senior Management. Elisa is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. Elisa is a native Washingtonian and resides in Silver Spring, Maryland. Contact Elisa Kerneklian |
Brian Grafton
Tonya Watkins Farina |
Brian Grafton is a consulting Vice President of Sales and an Outside Contractor Sales Representative based in Leesburg, Virginia. Brian has been an Outside Contractor Sales Rep. since 1986; starting at WT Galliher & Bro. until TW Perry purchased the company in 2000. Brian is responsible for his sales team of three, managing their current accounts and establishing new business. In his spare time he enjoys attending his daughter and sons sporting events. Brian resides with his family in Roundhill, Virginia. Contact Brian Grafton
Tonya Watkins Farina is the Director of Business Development based in Gaithersburg, MD. Tonya supports the entire TW Perry team helping expand the customer base and continually elevate the "TW Perry Experience" for all customers. Tonya has been working in the building materials industry since graduating from James Madison University in 1993. Prior to joining TW Perry, she worked at AZEK and Trex in a variety of Sales, Management and Marketing roles. Throughout her career, she received several noteworthy awards, including: AZEK's Brand Momentum Award and Sales Leadership Awards; and from the Trex Company, Territory Development Award and Sales Representative of the Year. She has been actively involved with many industry Associations, including NARI's (National Association of Remodelers) Metro DC Chapter where she served as Vice President of the Board and notably won the 2006 President's Award. Contact Tonya Farina | |
