The Guardian Industries board of directors has named Steven D. Ziessler president of Guardian Building Products (GBP). Ziessler will succeed Duane Faulkner who is retiring after more than 30 years as division president.

Ziessler will oversee the worldwide operations of Guardian’s building products business including manufacturing, marketing, distribution and product development. He brings experience from domestic and international companies including Clearwater Paper, Cellu Tissue and Kimberly-Clark. Ziessler holds a degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University.

Faulkner will be working closely with Ziessler in a senior advisory role during a transitional period.