American Buildings Co. (ABC) announces the following new hire:

Finton Riggins joins the company as the new Mid-Atlantic national accounts sales manager of ABC. Finton has built his career and reputation in the pre-engineered industry beginning at Ceco Buildings as a detailer, moving up to Chief Draftsman and into field sales as a district manager. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Finton started a general contracting firm in the early 80’s and later returned to Ceco Buildings serving as vice president of business development and manager of customer service.

For the past four years, Finton has worked with Chief Buildings as district sales manager for portions of the Mid-Atlantic region. Finton is a member of the MBCEA Carolinas Chapter serving on the board of directors and as a past president. He and his family currently reside in Concord, N.C.

“It’s an honor to be a part of a strong national company as a national accounts sales manager,” said Riggins. “I look forward to working with the ABC team to bring long-term success to both our employees and our partners in business.”

“Finton brings the experience and leadership ability that we value at ABC,” said Ron Kuenkler, general manager of ABC. “With past success in a variety of management roles, he brings great insight to our current and future clients. Finton’s main focus will be on recruiting new accounts and, with the support of the ABC team, we know he will have great success.”