Mark Hershey
CEO at Armstrong World Industries | Advancing Design, Innovation & Efficiency in the Built Environment | Building Better Together
Armstrong World Industries•Lancaster, PA
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Armstrong has been building for generations. Our legacy stands on the strength of our people, our culture of innovation and our customer-first mindset. “Let the Buyer Have Faith” is a guiding principle and a promise to our customers. I’m proud to continue that tradition while helping to author the next chapter of the Armstrong story. As chief executive officer, I am focused on advancing Armstrong’s vision and long-term strategy by building on the strong foundation that has defined our success for generations, while fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity, and shared sense of purpose. As a cohesive and talented team, we are responding to market needs, driving innovation, strengthening our market leadership and delivering value for our customers, shareholders and communities. Our work spans the built environment, where we support architects, designers, contractors and building owners in creating inspiring spaces where people live, work, learn, heal and play. Through a continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and sustainability, we are developing solutions that meet today’s needs while anticipating the demands of the future.
Career Timeline
- Armstrong World IndustriesCurrentJul 2011–Present· 15 yrs 2 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentApr 2026–Present
- Chief Operating OfficerApr 2025–Apr 2026
- SVP, AmericasFeb 2022–Apr 2025
- SVP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary & Business Development2020–Feb 2022
- SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance OfficerJul 2011–Feb 2022
- Apr 2005–Jun 2011· 6 yrs 2 mos
- SVP, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance OfficerApr 2005–Jun 2011
Education
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Villanova University Charles Widger School of LawBachelor of Science (B.S.)
Finance, General
The Pennsylvania State University