Andrew Whitcomb, Cfa
About Andrew Whitcomb, Cfa
Andrew Whitcomb, CFA, serves as Vice President of M&A at Builders FirstSource, where he focuses on corporate development, valuation, and due diligence. He has a strong background in strategic growth and acquisitions, having previously held senior roles at Mohawk Industries and Legacy Investments.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Andrew Whitcomb serves as Vice President of M&A at Builders FirstSource, focusing on corporate development, valuation, due diligence, and inorganic growth. He has been in this role since 2018, operating within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant growth, including a 10% increase in sales and EBITDA through seven add-on acquisitions. He has also played a crucial role in supporting the establishment of international manufacturing operations through a $1.5 billion acquisition.
Previous Experience at Mohawk Industries
Prior to his current position, Whitcomb worked at Mohawk Industries as Senior Director from 2012 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for treasury, risk management, and business development. He successfully tripled the size of a strategic regional business unit, increasing annual sales from less than $45 million to over $145 million through back-to-back bolt-on acquisitions.
Background in Finance and Acquisitions
Whitcomb has a solid background in finance and acquisitions, having worked as a Senior Associate at Legacy Investments and Hyperion Oil & Gas from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities included acquisitions, reporting, commodities, portfolio management, negotiation, and valuation. He began his career as an Analyst at Morgan Stanley from 2006 to 2008, where he gained foundational experience in financial analysis.
Educational Background
Whitcomb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Semester in Puebla, Mexico at Universidad de las Américas Puebla in 2005, which enriched his academic experience and provided international exposure.
Achievements in M&A and Growth Strategy
Since joining Builders FirstSource, Whitcomb has been instrumental in growing sales by over $2 billion through more than 20 add-on acquisitions. He established a target identification process that involved collaboration with field management, leading to the creation of a deal pipeline with nearly 200 opportunities. He also successfully divested a non-core business line, achieving proceeds above book value during challenging market conditions.