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Builders FirstSource Names New EVP & Chief Legal Officer

by | Apr 23, 2026
Alena Brenner will oversee all legal, risk management, government affairs, compliance, corporate social responsibility, and insurance functions for the Irving-based company, and serve as the primary legal advisor to the Builders FirstSource board.
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Colossal Raises Another $120M, Announces Pigeon Cell Breakthrough to Help ‘De‑Extinct’ the Dodo
by | Sep 17, 2025
Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences announced an add-on Series C raise that values it at $10.32 billion. Meanwhile, eggs are being laid in Texas to help advance the "de-extinction" of the famously extinct dodo bird—with a little help from the Nicobar pigeon, the dodo's closest living relative.
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Builders FirstSource Names New President of Technology and Digital Solutions
by | Jul 2, 2025
The Dallas-based building materials giant says Gayatri Narayan's hire will help accelerate digital and technical innovation for long-term growth.
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The Last Word: Colossal Biosciences’ Ben Lamm on Science, Skeptics, and the Sound of a Howl
by | Jun 5, 2025
In one of his first deep interviews since Colossal's dire wolf debut made global noise, Ben Lamm joins the TechStuff podcast to talk mammoths, backlash, and why he's not here to play it safe.
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Irving’s Builders FirstSource Announces New President/CEO as Part of Succession Plan

by | Sep 20, 2024
Peter Jackson will succeed Dave Rush, who has served as CEO since November 2022 and is retiring after 25 years of service to the company. Rush will remain on the Builders FirstSource board of directors and continue as a special adviser to ensure a smooth transition.
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