Mitch Kingston Appointed as Senior Vice President of Sales at North West Rubber Group
Mitch Kingston joins North West Rubber Group as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing more than two decades in sales and a seven-year rise at Louisiana-Pacific.
The Move
- New role
- Senior Vice President of Sales
- Company
- North West Rubber Group
- Previously
- Vice President, Field & Technical Sales, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
- Announced
- October 27, 2026
By the Numbers: North West Rubber Group
- Years in sales
- 26
- Years at Louisiana-Pacific
- 7
- Sales team
- 19
- Employees
- 142
Data: Crustdata, as of October 27, 2026
North West Rubber Group has appointed Mitch Kingston as Senior Vice President of Sales. A sales leader with more than two decades of experience, Kingston arrives from Louisiana-Pacific, where a seven-year tenure spanned four roles and culminated in the post of Vice President, Field & Technical Sales.
A Track Record In Sales
According to Crustdata people data, Kingston began a sales career in 2000 and joined Louisiana-Pacific in 2019 as Director of Sales & Marketing, East Division. Promotions followed to Senior Director of National Accounts & Prefinished Siding in 2022 and to Senior Director, Sales & Region Marketing in 2024, before the step up to Vice President, Field & Technical Sales in 2025.
That climb built on eight years at Mars, where Kingston advanced from Senior Sales Planning Manager through Sales Team Lead and Sales Director roles to Director of Sales Operations. A 10-year stint at Procter & Gamble adds further depth to the resume, and an MBA in Finance from Auburn University pairs commercial experience with financial training.
Why It Matters For North West Rubber Group
North West Rubber Group is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world, operating manufacturing facilities in British Columbia, Ontario, Texas and China and distributing products worldwide. Founded in 1968, the privately held company serves markets including Sport and Fitness, Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Marine, Solar and Traffic Safety.
Crustdata company data shows the business employs 142 people, up 8.4% over the past year, with 116 based in Canada and 25 in the United States.
What's Next
The sales function at North West Rubber Group counts 19 people, has grown 5.6% in a year and welcomed six joiners over the past 12 months. Hiring momentum extends across the business as well: the company has posted 14 listings in Canada and the United States since July 2026, including a Business Development Manager role in Abbotsford. The appointment takes effect in October 2026, with Kingston based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Questions and Answers
Who is the new Senior Vice President of Sales at North West Rubber Group?
Mitch Kingston joined North West Rubber Group as Senior Vice President of Sales in October 2026, most recently serving as Vice President, Field & Technical Sales at Louisiana-Pacific.
What is Mitch Kingston's background?
Kingston brings more than two decades of sales experience, including seven years at Louisiana-Pacific and eight years at Mars, along with an MBA in Finance from Auburn University.
What does North West Rubber Group do?
North West Rubber Group is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world, with manufacturing facilities in British Columbia, Ontario, Texas and China. Founded in 1968, the company employs 142 people and distributes its products worldwide.
· people and company records, retrieved October 27, 2026. Source: Crustdata.