Newell New Louisville Tile CEO

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Tile Distributors Inc. appoints Walter “Dub” Newell to the position of CEO.

Newell joined the ceramic-distributor in 2021 as CFO. Previously, he work as controller/treasurer at the University of Louisville, president/CEO of FirstLight Home Care in Louisville, and as a partner/manager with several accounting/consulting firms.

Newell has major plans for this fourth-generation, family-owned company.

“I’m honored to take on this new position,” Newell stated. “Louisville Tile has gone through a tremendous growth spurt these last three years adding branches in new markets, key personnel, and product offerings. I must say we’re all proud of what has been accomplished in such a short amount of time.”

Newell added that he’s always been drawn to family-owned businesses like Louisville Tile. 

“We have a unique opportunity to engage with our suppliers and customers as part of our extended family,” he said. “It’s really something few left in the industry can offer that we believe is a competitive advantage for us and our customers.  

“We believe with a renewed customer focus, expanded footprint, and innovative product offerings we can take our company to new heights.”

Currently, Louisville Tile has 17 branches in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Family owned since 1955, Louisville Tile has provided industry leading state of the art tile and setting material solutions for over 67 years.