Maria Renz
Builders FirstSourceAbout Maria Renz
Independent director at Builders FirstSource (BLDR) since 2025; age 56. Technology and e-commerce operator: first woman Technical Advisor to Amazon’s CEO; credited with the free-shipping vision that became Amazon Prime. Currently VP & General Manager at Google (Alphabet) (2023–present); prior senior roles at Gopuff, SoFi, and Amazon/Quidsi; prior public board service at DoorDash. Member of BLDR’s Technology Committee; affirmed independent under NYSE and SEC standards.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | Vice President, Worldwide Customer Service & Delivery Experience; VP & Technical Advisor to CEO; CEO, Quidsi Inc.; other executive roles | 1999–2015 | Originated free-shipping concept leading to Amazon Prime; governance/strategy exposure |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. | EVP, Consumer Finance & Wealth Management | 2020–2022 | Consumer fintech operations; risk and strategy orientation |
| Gopuff LLC | SVP, North America | 2022–2023 | Commerce operations; scaling and customer experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (Google) | Vice President & General Manager | 2023–present | Active operating role in technology/digital |
| DoorDash, Inc. | Director | 2020–2022 | Prior public company directorship; no current BLDR interlock disclosed |
Board Governance
- BLDR director since 2025; Technology Committee member; committee created April 1, 2025 to oversee digital strategy, platforms, AI trends, and support Audit Committee on cybersecurity. Chair: James O’Leary; members include Cheryl Ainoa, Maria Renz, and Dave Rush.
- Independence: Board affirmed Renz is independent; Audit, Compensation, and Nominating committees are entirely independent.
- Attendance: In 2024, the Board met 9x; Audit 4x; Compensation 5x; Nominating 5x; Technology Committee did not meet in 2024 (formed in 2025). All incumbent directors met ≥75% attendance; Renz joined in 2025 (attendance not applicable for 2024).
- Board leadership: Chairman Paul S. Levy; CEO/President Peter M. Jackson and Dave E. Rush are the only employee directors; executive sessions of independent directors occur regularly.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Vesting/Terms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (director) | $120,000 | Payable quarterly | Eligible Directors only (non-employees) |
| Committee chair fee | $20,000 (Comp, NCG, Tech); $30,000 (Audit) | Annual | Technology Committee chair $20k |
| Committee member fee (non-chair) | $5,000 per committee | Annual | Technology Committee member fee $5k |
| Annual RSU grant (director) | $175,000 (grant-date fair value) | Vests in full on earlier of 1 year from grant or death/disability/retirement | New directors receive pro-rated RSUs for remainder of director year (meeting-to-meeting cycle) |
| Stock in lieu of cash retainer (elective) | Value ≈ cash retainer per quarter | Fully vested shares; election during open window, effective following year | Alignment mechanism; several directors elected stock in 2024 |
Note: Renz was appointed March 1, 2025 and did not receive 2024 director compensation; 2025 grants/fees will be pro-rated per policy (specific grant details not disclosed).
Performance Compensation
| Metric | Applies to Directors? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Performance-based equity (PSUs) | No | BLDR director equity is time-vested RSUs; no director performance metrics disclosed |
| Meeting fees | No | BLDR does not pay per-meeting fees to directors |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Tenure | Potential Interlock/Conflict |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoorDash, Inc. | Director | 2020–2022 | None disclosed with BLDR customers/suppliers |
- Corporate Governance Guidelines limit directors to ≤4 public boards (≤2 for public-company CEOs); Audit Committee members ≤3 audit committees—supports engagement and mitigates overboarding risk.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep IT/digital innovation expertise; e-commerce scale leadership; cybersecurity oversight support via Technology Committee; public company experience.
- Strategic and operational orientation from Amazon, Google, SoFi, Gopuff; governance emphasis in risk management and strategy.
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % Outstanding | RSUs held (12/31/2024) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Renz | 579 | <1% | — | Ownership as of March 28, 2025; RSU table shows none at YE 2024 (pre-appointment); pro-rated RSUs expected per policy (undisclosed). |
- Stock ownership guidelines: Directors must hold 5× annual cash retainer; unvested RSUs count toward compliance; all directors/officers are either compliant or within grace period. Anti-hedging/pledging policy prohibits shorting, hedging, and pledging without General Counsel approval.
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Adding Renz and Ainoa and forming the Technology Committee strengthens oversight of BLDR’s digital platform (myBLDR.com), cybersecurity, and AI adoption; aligns with strategic focus and recent governance review.
- Independence and alignment: Renz affirmed independent; directors can elect stock in lieu of cash and receive annual RSUs—positive alignment with shareholders.
- Engagement risk: Governance limits on external boards reduce overboarding concerns; Renz’s current executive role at Google should be monitored for any vendor relationships or data/privacy exposures, but no related-party transactions are disclosed, and BLDR’s related-party policy requires Audit Committee review.
- Attendance/participation: 2024 attendance thresholds met by incumbents; Technology Committee oversight begins 2025—monitor Renz’s participation in cybersecurity and digital milestones.
- RED FLAGS: None disclosed related to Renz—no pledging/hedging, no related-party transactions, no legal proceedings or SEC investigations noted. Continue monitoring for potential conflicts arising from technology vendor selection or data-sharing with large tech providers.
Additional context: BLDR confirmed 11 of 13 directors are independent; Chairman Paul S. Levy; proposals in 2025 to declassify the board and remove board size limits signal governance modernization that may enhance accountability and annual evaluation cadence.