Nicholas Rankin
About Nicholas Rankin
Nicholas Rankin is a Distribution Sales Representative with over a decade of experience in the building materials industry. He specializes in truss and engineered wood product design and holds a WTCA Level III certification.
Current Role at Builders FirstSource
Nicholas Rankin has been employed at Builders FirstSource as a Distribution Sales Representative since 2014. In this role, he focuses on sales related to truss and engineered wood products (EWP). His responsibilities include providing technical support and expertise to customers, ensuring that their needs are met through effective design solutions.
Previous Experience in Truss Design
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Rankin worked at ProBuild as a Senior Truss Designer from 2003 to 2014. During his 11 years in this role, he developed skills in truss design and layout, contributing to various projects within the construction industry. His experience at ProBuild laid the foundation for his current specialization in truss and EWP design.
Background in Residential Design
Nicholas Rankin began his career in the construction industry as a Residential Designer at Wausau Homes, where he worked for one year from 2002 to 2003. This early experience provided him with insights into residential construction and design, which he has built upon in his subsequent roles.
Education and Certification
Nicholas Rankin studied at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College from 2000 to 2002, where he completed a two-year program. He holds a WTCA Level III certification, which signifies advanced expertise in truss and component design. This certification enhances his qualifications and supports his technical capabilities in his current role.
Management Experience at Happy Joe's Pizza
Before entering the construction industry, Nicholas Rankin worked as a Manager at Happy Joe's Pizza from 1996 to 2002. His six years in management provided him with valuable skills in leadership and customer service, which have been beneficial in his later career in sales and design.