Door manufacturer Forte Opening Solutions (Forte) has appointed a new CEO. Graham Thayer will now bring his 25 years of industry experience to lead the company. He served as senior vice president and business leader of Masonite Architectural from 2016 to 2020, prior to its 2024 divestiture and subsequent rebranding to Forte Opening Solutions.
During his tenure as senior vice president, Thayer expanded the business through multiple strategic acquisitions and a focus on developing architecturally specified products. Most recently, he was the managing partner at Rondeau Partners, a strategic planning and development services firm that advises manufacturing companies on operational and commercial growth.
“Graham’s deep understanding of the commercial openings sector and his proven track record of value-driven leadership make him the ideal choice to lead Forte into its next chapter,” says Tom Ninneman, chairman of Forte. “We’re confident that his customer-first mindset will continue to elevate Forte’s reputation for architectural door excellence.”
Forte provides a full range of commercial door systems and components designed to meet performance needs and design priorities across education, healthcare, hospitality, and office spaces. Thayer’s appointment comes as the newly minted Forte Opening Solutions brand experiences a period of growth from providing architectural commercial door solutions throughout these sectors.
