Michael Ruede joined A-1 in 2009. Mr. Ruede serves as the President and COO of A-1 Industries of Florida and A-1 Industries of Georgia, providing oversight of those two manufacturing companies. Before joining A-1, Mr. Ruede served as the General Manager of Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company from 2008 to 2009. Previously, Mr. Ruede was the Branch Manager at Woodinville Lumber from 2007 to 2008. He was the Senior Vice President at California Truss from 2002 to 2007. Ruede began his career with A1 Roof Trusses in 1986 as the General Manager, in which he served for 13 years.

In 2007, Michael Ruede was inducted into the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) Hall of Fame and has served as Association's President for several terms. In addition a presenter for the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) numerous times. Mike attended Smoky Hill High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He lives in Port St. Lucie with his wife, Randee.