The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced its slate of officers and directors to serve through October of 2023. Heading into the new year, the BHMA Board of Directors will lead efforts related to the association’s stated mission to enhance public safety and the security of buildings through standards, code advocacy and a commitment to fostering innovations that lead to the continuous improvement of builders hardware.
Leading the Board of Directors, and BHMA as a whole, is incoming president Mark Bloom of Spectrum Brands HHI. Bloom has been in the builders hardware industry for more than 25 years, first with the Hardware & Home Improvement (HHI) Group of Stanley Black & Decker, and then with Spectrum Brands after their acquisition of HHI in 2013.
“As the builders hardware industry continues to rapidly evolve with new technologies and requirements, I look forward to seeing the opportunities and advancements that await BHMA,” said Bloom. “Involvement from our members is essential and appreciated as we continue driving awareness of the value of BHMA and of certified products.”
Bloom is taking over leadership of BHMA from John Cringole of Horton Automatics, who served as president from 2019 through 2021.
“Mark is assuming leadership of BHMA at a pivotal time for the association,” said BHMA Executive Director Ralph Vasami. “With the launch of BHMA’s new and enhanced Certified Products Directory earlier this year, we are in as good a position as ever to continue driving awareness to consumers and industry stakeholders about BHMA’s value and the value of certified hardware.”
The full roster of BHMA officers and directors follows:
Officers
President: Mark Bloom, Spectrum Brands HHI
1st Vice President: Tim Weller, Allegion
2nd Vice President: Justin Crotzer, DormaKaba
Past President: John Cringole, Horton Automatics
Directors
Mark McRae, Hager Companies
Scott James, CompX International Inc.
Robert Strong, DormaKaba
Ernie Mitchell, TownSteel Inc.
Dick Kreidel, ASSA Abloy Group
Mark Berger, Securitech Group Inc.