John Reale Email & Phone Number

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

I am excited to work with an industry leader founded on the principles of putting customers first. IDI Distributors, with a nationwide presence and family-owned values, understands what it takes to run an insulation company and provides, the right products, expert training, and exceptional service, to build trust and ensure the success of their customers.

Greater Chicago Area

At USG, we are committed to put the customer at the center of all we do. We want to strive to be the easiest company to do business with. We have work to do and we will work hard to get there and provide our customers with consistent, superior service. When our customers are successful, so are we.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

John M. Reale, SVP and General Manager, Substrates & Specialties Division, USG Corporation, is responsible for all sales, operations and P&L performance for this $290 million division for USG. John sets the strategic direction for the division, provides leadership on major initiatives, and is responsible for leveraging customer insights to drive sales growth and new product development. His team includes individuals responsible for sales goals, profit targets and operational efficiencies.Key product groups in the division, include tile and flooring installation products, self-leveling underlayments and patches, high performance roof cover boards, industrial plasters, and gypsum specialty applications. Industry leading brands include; DUROCK™ and FIBEROCK™ tilebacker panels, LEVELROCK® floor underlayments, SECUROCK® roof cover boards, STRUCTO-CRETE™ structural concrete panel, DURACAL® road patch, and Ben Franklin® landplaster.

Chicago, Il

John M. Reale, SVP, USG Corporation and President, Performance Materials is responsible for all division sales, operations and P&L performance. John sets the strategic direction for the division, provides leadership on major initiatives, and is responsible for leveraging customer insights to drive sales growth and new product development. His team includes individuals responsible for sales goals, profit targets, operational efficiencies, and overall general management of the division.Key product groups in the division, include tile and flooring installation products, self-leveling underlayments and patches, high performance roof cover boards, integrated air-barrier system, and non-combustible structural panels. Industry leading brands include; DUROCK™ and FIBEROCK™ tilebacker panels, LEVELROCK® and DUROCK® floor underlayments and shower systems, SECUROCK® roof cover boards, and USG structural concrete panels.

BIO: John M. Reale - Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience, USG Corporation, is responsible for USG’s marketing, branding, new product development and customer service. In his role John develops strategic marketing and business plans that align corporate strategy with business objectives. He sets the strategic brand direction and provides input and leadership on major initiatives and innovation platforms. He is responsible for leveraging customer insights to drive new product development as well as marketing campaigns that drive results. His team includes individuals responsible for ensuring superior customer service, a pipeline of new and innovative products, field and channel alignment, as well as integrated marketing efforts. After graduating from St. Bonaventure University in Western New York State with a bachelor's degree in business administration John joined USG as a cost accountant. Throughout his 26-year career with the corporation he has held management positions in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, sales, customer service, technology, and marketing. Prior to John’s current assignment, he held the position of Chief Information Officer for three years.John has been in his current position since 2008 and recently led the organization through the development and launch of a breakthrough wallboard product, Sheetrock Brand® UltraLight Panels. Through John’s leadership, a cross functional team from manufacturing, research, tech services, product management and marketing developed and launched a drywall panel that is up to 30% lighter than competitive product. This breakthrough technology is what led USG Corporation to be one of this year’s recipients of the Chicago Innovation Awards. This is the third time in five years that USG has received this honor. John is originally from Binghamton, NY and currently resides in St. Charles, IL with his wife Lynn and his three daughters.

Chicago, Il