Noah Forrest Named SVP and CFO of OMG

OMG, Inc., whose operating divisions are FastenMaster and OMG Roofing Products, and who is a leading global supplier of specialty fasteners, products and technology for commercial roofing and residential construction applications, has named Noah Forrest as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

In his new role, Forrest will work with senior management team to develop financial plans, forecasts and budgets that support the company’s long-term strategic goals. Other specific responsibilities include preparing and presenting financial statements and reports to the company and to Steel Partners, its owners, managing the company’s cash flow and capital investments, evaluating acquisition opportunities as they arise, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards, and driving a plan to advance the company’s technology roadmap. In addition, he will manage the company’s finance and information technology teams and assist the president in performing his responsibilities. He reports to John Ashe, president and CEO.

“Noah is a growth-minded and strategically focused CFO with a long and proven leadership track-record, who brings significant financial and operational experience in global manufacturing to the table,” said Ashe. “He is hands-on leader, who will be engaged in the day-to-day business using his financial, strategic, operational and technological experience to play a critical role in OMG’s continued growth. We are very pleased to have him on the OMG team.”

Noah has over 20 years of financial, accounting, and strategic leadership experience, with Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) and with Raytheon Technologies. Most recently, he served as the CFO of SBD’s Smart Storage Solutions which included the Vidmar, LISTA and CribMaster brands, where he drove significant profitability improvement while stimulating an increase in organic growth. 

Noah holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance with a minor in information technology from Bentley University, and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 

 ABOUT OMG, Inc. 

Founded in 1981 as Olympic Fasteners, OMG today is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of fasteners, products and technology for residential construction and commercial roofing applications. The company currently employs nearly 600 employees globally and is one of the largest employers in Western Massachusetts.  In addition to its Agawam-based operations, OMG has manufacturing plants in Addison, IL., and Rockford, MN., and a global sales force of over 100 in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company produces more than a billion fasteners per year to support its two operating divisions–OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster. For additional information, visit OMGInc.com or call (800) 633-3800.