CEO
Louisville Tile Distributors
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Walter "Dub" Newell is the CEO of Louisville Tile, a family-owned distributor with 13 branches across five states. Under his leadership, Louisville Tile has pursued strategic growth while maintaining its core commitment to quality products, exceptional service, and strong relationships across the commercial and residential tile markets.
Dub brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial and financial expertise to the tile industry. Before joining Louisville Tile, he founded and led FirstLight Home Care in Kentucky, a senior care company that was later acquired by Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Earlier in his career, Dub served as treasurer and controller of the University of Louisville and spent nearly two decades in public accounting with Ernst & Young and Dean Dorton.
His experience navigating both organic growth and strategic transitions gives him a distinctive perspective on the consolidation trends reshaping the tile and stone industry today.
Shifting Landscapes: The Impact of Business Consolidation in the Tile and Stone Industry
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT