RBBA

Richard B. Brian, President and founder of RBBA, has devoted his entire career to being a business professional in every sense of the word. First in the sales and marketing of building products, and more recently as owner of a protective foam packaging fabricating company. He was instrumental in building the Perma-Door® brand of residential steel entry doors from its inception, to its rise as the number two brand in the industry.

Rick was also instrumental in building the Robbins Residential Division (premium hardwood flooring) from $682K in sales to over $65 million in 14 years. He is founder of Hardwood Floors Magazine and has served on the Boards of the NWFA and MFMA.

Rick’s attention is now focused mainly on the building products industry – with an emphasis on manufacturers and distributors. Having been a business owner for over 14 years his biggest strength is relating to the demands and needs of a business owner.

Education:

BBA ’70 – University of Cincinnati (Major – Marketing)
MBA ’82 – Xavier University (Major – Management)

Employment History:

President – Robbins Hardwood Flooring
Owner/President and CEO – Alpha Packaging Solutions, Inc. 2001-2010
Currently: President – R. B. Brian & Associates, Inc. (Founded 1997)

Hardwood Flooring Industry Credentials:

• Member – National Wood Flooring Association
• Past Member - Board of Directors – NWFA
• Past Chairman – Hardwood Floors Magazine Editorial Committee
• Founder – Hardwood Floors Magazine
• Past Member – NOFMA Marketing Committee
• Past Member – MFMA Marketing and Executive Committees
• NWFA Vanguard

Other Building Products Industry Past Affiliations

• Founding Member ISDSI (Insulated Steel Door Systems Institute)
• Board Member – SDI (Steel Door Institute)
• Chairman - Marketing Committee – AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute)

Other Industry Accomplishments:

• Introduced Next-Step® Prefinished Engineered Hardwood Flooring to North American Market.
• Launched two other Hardwood Flooring Product Lines:
  (1) Medallion Hardwood Flooring
  (2) Mendocino's California Chestnut Oak Flooring

Authored numerous articles for several Building Products Trade Publications

Guest Speaker at numerous Sales Meetings and Conventions