SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Carlisle Cos. Inc. announced the appointment of Nick Shears as president of Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), effective immediately.

Shears was appointed interim president of CCM in September 2018. Prior to that, he held a series of important leadership roles at CCM throughout his 34 years with Carlisle, including executive vice president, sales and marketing. Shears holds a chemical engineering degree and an MBA from Penn State University.

Chris Koch, president and CEO said, "I am extremely pleased Nick will continue as president of CCM. Having worked with Nick for many years at Carlisle, I am confident he is the right person to lead CCM today and as we continue to execute on Vision 2025. Over his long tenure with CCM, Nick has delivered outstanding sales growth, as well as contributed significantly to the development and implementation of CCM’s strategic and operating initiatives. Nick is a highly respected and well-known member of the construction materials industry, and is firmly committed to delivering the Carlisle Experience. I look forward to continuing collaboration with Nick as Carlisle focuses on driving value for our customers and shareholders."