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Chris Cole , CEO and Founder , established Associated Building Supply Inc ( ABSi ), after leaving his previous role as a Regional Manager for National Wood Clad Window and Door Manufacturers . “ After studying for my degree at The Citadel , I spent a number of years in the Airforce and working for the government ,” Chris opens . “ Having amassed the necessary skills and discipline to run a company successfully , I leveraged my experience to open the first ABSi location in Oxnard , California , in 1993 . In 2006 , when I was looking to adopt a more aggressive growth strategy , I brought an old colleague on board : Scott Thurber , President . Together , since then , we have grown ABSi from $ 3.8 million to $ 75 million , today , and transformed the enterprise into a nationally recognized brand and high-producing dealer for vendor partners .