Composites One has named Leon Garoufalis President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Former CEO Steve Dehmlow will continue as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Garoufalis has served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since Composites One was formed in 1999. A widely respected composites industry leader, Mr. Garoufalis has been with Composites One and GLS Composites Distribution (GLS) since 1988. Over the course of his career at Composites One and GLS he has held several leadership roles in sales, marketing and operations.
Along with Mr. Garoufalis’ appointment to President and CEO, Al Dobbeck has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Dobbeck most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and has been with Composites One since 2011.
Composites One Appoints Leon Garoufalis to President and CEO, and Al Dobbeck to Executive VP and COO
Published : May 15, 2026
