Bob Wood
About Bob Wood
Bob Wood serves as the Area President at FocusCFO®, bringing over 40 years of experience in business and finance. He has held leadership roles in various organizations, including President at Myers Building Product Specialists and Chief Strategy Officer at Glatfelter.
Work at FocusCFO
Bob Wood has been serving as the Area President at FocusCFO® since 2024. He operates in Central Pennsylvania and works on-site. His role involves providing advisory services to business leaders, focusing on their success in both business and life. Wood joined FocusCFO with the intent to invest in business leaders, offering support and guidance as they navigate challenges in their organizations.
Education and Expertise
Bob Wood holds an MBA from Western Kentucky University, where he studied from 1980 to 1981. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, studying from 1976 to 1980. With over 40 years of experience in various business and finance roles, Wood has developed expertise in leadership positions across public, family, and private equity-owned businesses.
Background
Prior to his current role, Bob Wood was the President at Myers Building Product Specialists, a division of US LBM, from 2005 to 2023, where he worked for 18 years in the York, Pennsylvania Area. He also served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Glatfelter from 1981 to 2002, accumulating 21 years of experience in that position. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in leading mergers and acquisitions.
Achievements
Bob Wood has a significant track record in leadership roles, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, where he has experience in both buying and selling businesses. His career spans over four decades, during which he has contributed to the success of various organizations through strategic leadership and operational management. He is dedicated to fostering a culture that attracts customers, vendors, and employees by investing in a team of leaders.