Jay Teresi

President & CEO

James J. Teresi is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Repipe Specialists, a position he has held since February 2023. He is recognized as an experienced corporate strategist and operations leader with a strong background in improving revenues and profits across various business scales. Teresi is noted for his dynamic leadership style, particularly in managing large teams through challenging transitions, and possesses significant expertise in areas such as strategic operations, crisis management, and people development.1

Professional Background

Before joining Repipe Specialists, Teresi served as the President and CEO of Louver Shop from April 2022 to February 2023, where he focused on providing custom-designed window products. Prior to that, he worked at The Home Depot in several roles, including as BU COO and General Manager for Home Depot Installation Services, overseeing a subsidiary that generated over $1 billion in annual revenue.1

Education

Teresi holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He has also completed executive education programs at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, focusing on customer value, business strategy, and design thinking.1

Skills and Specialties

His specialties include in-home sales and installation, contact center operations, global sourcing, lean manufacturing, and strategic planning, among others. Teresi is known for his ability to enhance team performance and drive business development initiatives effectively.1

Experience

President & Chief Executive Officer at Repipe Specialists (February 2023 - Present)

President & CEO at Louver Shop (April 2022 - February 2023), BU COO / General Manager at The Home Depot (January 2019 - April 2022), Sr. Director - Home Services Operations & Contact Centers at The Home Depot (July 2017 - February 2019), BU COO / General Manager: Silicon Valley Operations & Home Services Online at The Home Depot (August 2014 - July 2017), BU CEO / General Manager: Home Depot Measurement Services at The Home Depot (November 2012 - August 2014), Director of Strategic Business Development at The Home Depot (April 2011 - October 2012), District Manager at The Home Depot (February 2004 - April 2011)

Education

Executive Education, Customer Value and the Value Chain Program at Emory University - Goizueta Business School (2018), Executive Education, Design Thinking for Business Innovation at Emory University - Goizueta Business School (2018), MS-Organizational Leadership at Norwich University (2007 - 2008), BS - Business Management at University of Phoenix (2002 - 2005)