Lou Stocco

Lou Stocco has been with USG for over 29 years.  USG is a continuous process building products manufacturer founded in 1902.  USG is a market leader in wallboard and gypsum products in North America inventing SHEETROCK panels in 1916; in addition, inventing latex paint, mineral fiber ceiling tile, shaft wall elevator systems and Durock® cement panels.  Headquartered in Chicago, USG serves construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable their customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.  USG network of plants includes 49 manufacturing locations and 6,900 employees across North America. 

Lou has a wide breadth of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Management; as well as, new product development, new technology development, technology licensing, technology transfer; Corporate Engineering Management including Technology, Design, Process Controls, and Process Technology, Manufacturing Advanced Analytics, Machine vision, and natural gas pipeline operations and compliance oversight.  Lou is currently leading the Smart Factory and Automation Evolution Strategy and Roadmap.