AHF Products Names Jeff Steed CFO

February 11, 2019

AHF Products today announced that Jeff Steed will become Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Steed will have oversight of global finance and accounting functions as well as information technology and will report to Brian Carson, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Steed has over 30 years of experience in the forest products industry and has held financial leadership roles with companies such as International Paper and Weyerhaeuser. Most recently, Steed was with Northwest Hardwoods, a former AIP acquisition from Weyerhaeuser where he served as CFO and VP of Finance and Planning. He led the creation of a successful finance organization as Northwest Hardwoods was established as a stand-alone company.

“Jeff brings a wealth of experience in finance and general management leadership roles, and his focus on strategic thinking and driving results will be an asset for AHF Products,” said Carson. “He is aligned with our vision for success and prepared to help us build value through our strategic priorities of innovation, customer responsiveness, operational excellence and rapid growth. We are thrilled to have Jeff join the company and equally excited that the AHF Products Leadership Team is now complete.”

Steed holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Financial Management and Computer Science from Oregon State University. He currently lives in Chelan, Washington and he and his wife will be relocating to the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.

About AHF Products

AHF Products is the leader in hardwood flooring with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets. With decades of experience in award-winning wood flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing and service, we improve the quality of people’s lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our hardwood flooring brands include Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Homerwood, Capella, T. Morton and Robbins. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations across the United States, AHF Products employs over 1,700 dedicated team members.

About American Industrial Partners

American Industrial Partners is an operationally-oriented private equity firm that makes control investments in industrial businesses serving domestic and global markets. The firm has deep roots in the industrial economy and has been active in private equity investing since 1989. To date, AIP has completed over 90 transactions and currently has $4 billion of assets under management on behalf of leading pension, endowment and financial institutions. For more information on AIP, visit www.americanindustrial.com.