Home Improvement's
Most Influential of 2025
(alphabetically ordered)
Greg Cummings
Power100
Leader Bio
Greg Cummings is the CEO of both Power100 and Next100, organizations dedicated to recognizing and supporting top leaders in the home improvement industry. Power100 aims at highlighting & supporting the nation’s leading exterior remodeling CEOs, while Next100 focuses on emerging leaders poised to make significant impacts if given the proper support to do so. Cummings spearheaded the development of a proprietary five-layer ranking system that combines artificial intelligence and human evaluation to identify and celebrate excellence in leadership. His initiatives aim to provide these leaders with the resources and recognition they need to continue driving transformation within the residential construction market.
James Freeman
PJ Fitzpatrick
Leader Bio
James Freeman is the Chief Executive Officer of PJ Fitzpatrick, a leading residential remodeling firm specializing in exterior products. Since assuming leadership in 2020, Freeman has driven significant growth, expanding the company’s revenue from an average of $25.7 million to over $114 million in 2023. Under his guidance, the firm has broadened its geographic reach, opening four additional offices and increasing its workforce from 150 to 400 employees. Freeman spearheaded the acquisition of Bath Buddies in Rhode Island, further diversifying the company’s service offerings. Recognized as a dynamic speaker and industry expert, he was named the #1 CEO in the country by Power100 in both 2023 and 2024. He holds a degree in Mass Communication from York College of Pennsylvania and is known for fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within the organization.
Marvin Ellison
Lowe's Companies
Leader Bio
Marvin Ellison is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., a Fortune 50 home improvement retailer with over 1,700 stores and approximately 300,000 associates in the United States. Assuming leadership in July 2018, Ellison brought over 35 years of retail experience, including senior roles at J.C. Penney, where he served as Chairman and CEO, and The Home Depot, where he was Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Memphis and an MBA from Emory University. Ellison also serves on the boards of FedEx Corporation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. His leadership has been recognized with multiple accolades, including appearances on Barron’s annual list of “Top CEOs” and Fortune’s “Most Inspirational CEOs.”
Matt Risinger
Risinger Build
Leader Bio
Michael Hoy
Great Day Improvements
Leader Bio
Michael Hoy is the Chief Executive Officer of Great Day Improvements, a leading direct-to-consumer home remodeling company in the United States. Since joining the company as CEO in 2015, Hoy has spearheaded significant growth, expanding the company’s presence to over 170 locations across more than 90 markets. Under his leadership, Great Day Improvements has achieved substantial revenue milestones, surpassing $1 billion in 2022 and projecting $1.25 billion in 2023. Hoy’s strategic vision has been instrumental in the company’s expansion through acquisitions and greenfield developments, positioning Great Day Improvements among the top home remodeling companies nationwide. In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Hoy was honored with the “Legends of the Home Improvement Industry” award in 2023.
