LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a Nautic Partners LLC portfolio company, appointed Steve Dean as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.

Prior to joining LSG, Dean served as Group President for the Glass and Glazing division - Oldcastle Building Envelope. Previous experience also includes multiple senior and executive leadership positions at Anixter Inc. and WESCO, including roles as Senior VP and Executive VP of Sales-Utility Power Solutions.

As Chief Commercial Officer at LSG, Steve will be responsible for leading the company’s overarching commercial strategy - including sales, marketing, and business development initiatives. His focus includes driving integrated sales processes, channel diversification, and vertical market expansion.

“Bringing Steve on board as our Chief Commercial Officer is more than a hiring decision - it’s a strategic leap forward,” stated CEO Mike Spencer, who was appointed in June. “His leadership style is hands-on, empathetic, and results driven. He leads from the front, mentors with intention, and deeply engages with customers and vendor partners.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Steve for years, and I know he’ll be an exceptional partner as we grow and evolve.”

Founded in 1983, Blaine, MN-based LSG is a master distributor of specialty fasteners and sells exclusively to distributors. The company has branches in Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, New York and Toronto.