SEI Group, Inc., a leading installer of residential building products for single-family and multi-family homes, today announced the appointment of Trent Johnson to the role of chief operating officer. Johnson will report directly to Matt Hopkins, president and CEO of SEI. With more than 25 years of experience across all levels of the contracting industry, Johnson’s primary responsibilities at SEI will include driving the company’s acquisitions program and facilitating continued growth throughout the Southeastern U.S. Trent will be instrumental in maintaining quality, service and control during this focused growth initiative.

“Trent’s experience speaks volumes, and his connections as well as his operations leadership are recognized throughout the industry,” said Hopkins. “His hands-on industry expertise and understanding of the quality of service, culture and offerings needed to meet the demands of the growing building industry will serve SEI well.”

Prior to joining SEI, Johnson honed his expertise within the installation, construction and building industry at Masco and Service Partners, serving as vice president of operations of Masco Contracting Services throughout the Southeast and chief operating officer of Service Partners’ contracting division.

“SEI has an outstanding contracting model to build upon throughout the Southeast,” said Johnson. “My leading directive is to ensure the continued quality of our services as we drive this strategic growth initiative. I’m excited to join the SEI leadership team, to strengthen customer relationships and maximize expansion opportunities within the growing residential contracting industry.”

Primarily based in the Atlanta-metropolitan area, SEI offers a diverse range of the latest energy efficient insulation products, gutters, garage doors, fireplaces, housewrap, door hardware and mailboxes. Recently, the company announced that Narrow Gauge Capital acquired a majority stake in the business.

About SEI Group, Inc.
The SEI Group is a leading installer of a wide variety of residential building products for builders and general contractors in the single-family and multi-family residential construction markets in the metro Atlanta area. The Company offers a diverse range of products including insulation, gutters, garage doors, fireplaces, housewrap, door hardware and mailboxes. SEI Group was founded in 2008 and has quickly grown to become a highly recognized and trusted partner within the Atlanta building sector. The Company has approximately 200 employees and is headquartered in Doraville, Georgia. (http://www.seigroupga.com)