Beau Hayes

Beau holds the dual role of Senior Vice President of Kodiak’s Gypsum division and President of Jones Heartz Building Supply, Drywall Material Sales, and Western Interior Supply. With a background in inside and outside sales, operations, logistics, and management, Beau leads all three gypsum operations in Colorado and oversees Freedom Materials.

Beau’s career in the building materials and construction industry in 2003. In 2007, he crossed paths with Greg Lyon, the then Owner of Jones Heartz, and joined the company in outside sales before progressing to the role of Sales Manager in 2011. Beau was appointed President of Jones Heartz in 2017 and has since fueled the company’s growth by implementing a new warehouse management system. In recognition of his contributions, Beau was promoted to SVP of Kodiak’s gypsum division in 2023.

In addition to managing four companies, Beau actively participates in various industry and community organizations, including Affiliated Distributors, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Associated Builders and Contractors, Vistage International, Drake Group, and the Gypsum Supply Divisional Board of Directors.

Beau earned his Business Administration degree from the University of Kansas, laying the groundwork for his career trajectory in the building materials sector.