Carrie Busbee

Carrie Busbee is chief information officer of Core & Main, a leading distributor of waterworks and fire protection infrastructure products in the U.S. As information technology leader, Busbee clears the path for the use of technology as a strategic enabler for the company and its customers.

Under her leadership, Core & Main’s information technology department delivered all tech preparedness to take the company public and has laid the groundwork to realize competitive advantages through technology advancements in industrial distribution. Busbee fosters a customer-oriented culture, with a proven track record of empowering her team to deliver solutions that enable growth while maintaining stable and secure systems.

Prior to her work at Core & Main, Busbee served in various roles at HD Supply, including director of enterprise applications, where she led the enterprise e-commerce team, and as director of data and analytics for the facilities maintenance (FM) business unit. Under her leadership, FM developed and executed a data strategy to create a data-driven culture and support a consumer-focused e-commerce experience.

Busbee earned her master’s degree from Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College and her bachelor’s degree in managerial studies from Rice University. She serves as Finance & Audit Chair on Embrace Families CBC board. She also serves as a mentor in several women and technology focused programs. Busbee is a graduate of the Leadership Orlando program.

About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a leading specialized distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With more than 350 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s nearly 5,500 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

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