A.J. Jesiolowski, tenured Fortress® employee, will drive growth for the company’s family of category-leading framing products

Fortress Building Products has promoted long-time employee A.J. Jesiolowski to Director, Framing Category, effective August 3, 2020. In his new role, Jesiolowski will be responsible for the brand strategy and product development of the framing family of products.

No stranger to Fortress’ vision for growth, Jesiolowski has been the Senior Product Manager of the decking and framing categories for the last three of his eight years with the company. Within that window of time, he introduced several best-in-class products to market, including the industry’s first steel stair framing system. As the newly appointed Director of the category, Jesiolowski will drive the planning, development and commercialization of the Fortress® framing portfolio.

“A.J. is skilled at leading high-performing teams to success, and goes above and beyond to provide superior service to our Fortress customers,” said Toby Bostwick, VP of Product and Brand at Fortress Building Products. “Backed by his experience and passion for building products, A.J. will further cement Fortress® framing as a proven solution for residential and commercial building professionals.”

Engineered to last 25 years or more, Fortress® Evolution steel deck framing is an integrated, easy-to-assemble framing system that equips users with commercial-grade strength and exceptional dimensional stability. The company also offers the industry’s first complete steel stair system, providing components and brackets that work seamlessly with Evolution steel deck framing joist and beams. For additional information on Fortress’ steel deck framing products, visit fortressbp.com/framing.