Matthew J. Missad has been the CEO of UFP Industries, Inc. since July 2011. He started at the company in 1985 and worked his way up through various positions, including General Counsel and Secretary to the Board. His educational background...

Matthew J. Missad has been the CEO of UFP Industries, Inc. since July 2011. He started at the company in 1985 and worked his way up through various positions, including General Counsel and Secretary to the Board. His educational background includes graduating cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and magna cum laude from Hope College. In 2023, his total compensation was reported at about $8.45 million, which included a significant annual cash incentive based on company performance. Under his leadership, UFP Industries has seen substantial returns, with Missad eligible for up to 20% of the Corporate Business Unit bonus. He has been involved in impressive insider trading, with transactions totaling millions of dollars, peaking at $56.75 million in December 2023. Working in a dynamic and competitive market, Missad has aligned executive compensation with performance, emphasizing the importance of ROI for both the company and shareholders. He’s not just an executive; he’s a seasoned leader with a legal background driving the firm forward in a challenging industry.