Western Specialty Contractors names Dana Reynolds Region 7 business development manager

Western Specialty Contractors hired Dana Reynolds as Region 7 Business Development Manager, effective Aug. 3, 2026. She will help drive growth across the Washington, D.C., New York and New Jersey markets.

Why it matters: - Dana Reynolds will help Western Specialty Contractors expand customer relationships and growth opportunities across key East Coast markets. - The hire supports Western’s continued business development effort in Washington, D.C., New York and New Jersey.

What happened: - Western Specialty Contractors hired Dana Reynolds as Region 7 Business Development Manager, effective Aug. 3, 2026. - Reynolds will support Region 7 branches with growth strategy, new customer development and existing customer relationships. - Western Specialty Contractors announced the hire Aug. 31, 2026.

The details: - Reynolds most recently served as Director of Business Development at Holder Group. - At Holder Group, Reynolds focused on customer relationships and identifying business growth opportunities. - In her new role, Reynolds will work with local branch teams to identify market opportunities and support customer development efforts. - The role also includes helping build long-term relationships that contribute to Western’s growth. - Tanya Shepherd, Senior Director of Business Development at Western Specialty Contractors, said Reynolds’ relationship-building and client focus made her a strong fit for the company.

Between the lines: - Western Specialty Contractors is leaning on business development leadership to deepen its presence in competitive metro markets. - The hire signals continued emphasis on relationship-driven growth rather than a single project or product launch.

What's next: - Reynolds is expected to begin working with Western’s Region 7 branch teams immediately on market development and customer outreach. - Her performance will likely be measured by new business opportunities and stronger customer ties in the D.C., New York and New Jersey markets.

The bottom line: - Western Specialty Contractors is adding a seasoned business development leader to support growth in three important East Coast markets.