Trex Company (NYSE: TREX) has appointed Brian J. Taylor as its first Chief Commercial Officer, a newly created position in which he will oversee sales, marketing, and information technology, according to a company statement.

Taylor joins Trex from PoolCorp, where he served as Vice President of Sales for North America, leading commercial strategy across a multi-billion-dollar business that included sales transformation, pricing optimization, and digital sales platforms.

Before PoolCorp, Taylor spent 24 years at The Sherwin-Williams Company, holding several senior roles including Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Sales for the company's $6.8 billion Performance Coatings Group, and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Sherwin-Williams' North American Paint Stores Group, which supported an $11.2 billion commercial organization.

Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Sacred Heart University and an MBA from Pace University's Lubin School of Business.

"We see significant opportunity to further align our commercial capabilities and drive growth through enhanced customer experience," said Adam Zambanini, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trex Company.

Trex, based in Winchester, Va., describes itself as a manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, selling through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents.