Hardware suppliers add industry veteran

Hardware Resources and Top Knobs hired Grant Lauterbach as its vice president of sales.

With more than three decades of experience in building brands in the construction and materials supply industries, Lauterbach will work closely with sales teams for both Top Knobs and Hardware Resources to further expand market share and industry visibility, according to the companies.

Lauterbach’s resume includes 20 years with Masco Cabinetry.

"Grant is known in the industry as a results-focused executive leader," Hardware Resources and Top Knobs president Greg Gottlieb said in a statement. "We brought Grant on board to help take our two sales forces for Hardware Resources and Top Knobs to the next level in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Grant and his sales teams drive the growth and performance of these strong individual brands."