Joseph B. Armes serves as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSWI), a diversified industrial company specializing in specialty chemicals, industrial products, and fire protection services. He has led the company since its inception as a spin-off from Capitol Transamerica Corporation in 2015, guiding its transformation into a high-performing public entity listed on Nasdaq. With over 30 years of executive experience in the industrials sector, Armes brings a proven track record of strategic growth, operational excellence, and value creation to his role. Prior to CSWI, Armes was President and CEO of H.B. Fuller Company from 2011 to 2015, where he drove significant revenue growth and portfolio optimization through acquisitions and restructuring. His earlier career included senior leadership positions at Cooper Industries, plc, culminating in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global operations in electrical products and tools. Armes holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Under Armes' leadership, CSWI has achieved robust financial performance, expanding from $400 million in revenue at spin-off to over $1.8 billion today through disciplined acquisitions, such as the purchases of The RectorSeal Corporation and Watco Toolworks, and a focus on margin expansion. His strategic vision has delivered strong shareholder returns, with the company's stock appreciating more than tenfold since going public, positioning CSWI as a leader in niche industrial markets.