Continental Building Products, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed James ‘Jay' Bachmann to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Bachmann has served as interim chief executive officer since November 2014 and chief financial officer since January 2014. Mr. Bachmann will continue to serve as chief financial officer in an interim role, pending the appointment of a permanent chief financial officer.

The company also announced the appointment of Dennis Romps to the position of chief accounting officer. Mr. Romps will also continue to serve as senior vice president and corporate controller, positions he has held since January 2014. Mr. Bachmann formerly served as chief financial officer at Lafarge USA and co-chief financial officer of Lafarge North America from November 2012 through December 2013.

Mr. Romps previously served as chief financial officer from August 2013 to December 2013. He formerly served as co-chief financial officer of Lafarge North America Inc.