Builders FirstSource Inc. on Monday named executive vice president Dave Rush as interim CEO and launched a search for a new chief executive after the departure of Dave Flitman, who has stepped down from the position to accept a job from outside the industry. The Dallas company said it formed a special committee under Chairman Paul Levy to search for a new CEO. Rush started his career with Builders First Source 23 years ago. Shares of Builders FirstSource are down 25% in 2022, compared to a loss of 16.8% by the S&P 500 .

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