Scott Lidberg
CEO & FounderScott Lidberg founded NEXGEN to solve a problem he witnessed firsthand: buildings that couldn't withstand the realities of extreme weather. A seasoned business leader and entrepreneur who has launched and scaled companies since 1981, Scott has a proven track record of building successful businesses and driving innovation in outdated industries.
Living in Florida, Scott has seen the devastation that inadequate building materials cause to communities. After successfully growing and selling his previous company to private equity, he turned his focus to construction, an industry in desperate need of better materials. He saw an opportunity to bring advanced MgO technology to North American builders, offering architects and developers high-performance materials built for durability and resilience.
Under his leadership, NEXGEN is redefining what's possible in high-performance construction, delivering solutions that meet the demands of a changing climate.
When Scott isn't building NEXGEN, he's with his family in Florida. It's exactly where he wants to be.
Ian Floyd
COO and CPOIan Floyd ensures every NEXGEN product delivers on performance, safety, and scalability from concept to commercial deployment. With deep expertise in engineering, R&D, and global manufacturing, Ian oversees the complete product lifecycle, leading development, certification, and large-scale production of advanced building systems that are redefining modern construction.
At NEXGEN, Ian has directed comprehensive testing and certification programs with ICC-ES, UL, and Intertek, ensuring MAXTERRA® meets the highest standards for fire resistance, structural performance, and acoustical quality. His leadership has been pivotal in MAXTERRA's widespread adoption across North America. Ian also manages NEXGEN's global sourcing and logistics network, integrating manufacturing operations across Asia with distribution throughout North America to maintain cost efficiency and consistent quality.
Getting Ian to stop thinking about building technology is no easy task, but when he does, he's offshore fishing, traveling, or restoring classic cars in his garage.
Eric Polzin, P.E.
Chief Construction Science OfficerEric Polzin ensures every NEXGEN product meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and code compliance. A licensed professional engineer and materials scientist, he brings more than 15 years of expertise in building product evaluation and MgO technology to drive innovation and trust across the industry.
Before joining NEXGEN, Eric served as Senior Staff Engineer and Manager of Environmental Programs at the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), where he developed Acceptance Criteria and Evaluation Service Reports (ESRs) for structural and building-envelope products. He also managed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation (SAVE) programs, helping establish rigorous environmental standards for product certification. Earlier, as Division Manager at Birmingham Engineering and Construction Consultants (BECC), Eric led geotechnical investigations and performed special inspections across commercial projects.
At NEXGEN, Eric combines rigorous technical knowledge with hands-on construction experience to advance the science behind MAXTERRA® and help the MgO industry evolve with transparency, rigor, and confidence. When Eric isn't lighting building materials on fire in the lab, he stays active coaching his kids in youth sports and is a regular in his local bowling league. Weekends often find him fishing or camping across Alabama
Ryan Miller
Executive Vice President of SalesRyan Miller accelerates MgO adoption by helping architects, engineers, and contractors transition from traditional materials to high-performance MAXTERRA® solutions. With more than 15 years of national experience in building products, Ryan translates technical expertise into real-world results, making complex material transitions seamless for developers and builders.
As Chairperson of the Magnesium Oxide Building Products Association (MgOBPA), Ryan is a leading voice shaping the future of MgO standards and adoption across North America. At NEXGEN, he leads multifamily and commercial construction sales nationwide, driving customer engagement and market growth while ensuring builders have the knowledge and support needed to confidently specify MgO products.
Ryan is an avid adventure motorcyclist who can be found on week-long motorcycle camping trips in mountain ranges across the country.
Ryan Manley
Vice President Steel ConstructionRyan Manley drives growth in NEXGEN's steel construction division by building trusted partnerships with contractors, engineers, and architects across North America. With more than a decade of experience in building materials and a deep passion for cold-formed steel and roll forming, Ryan brings both strategic expertise and hands-on technical knowledge to help customers adopt advanced construction solutions.
Before joining NEXGEN, Ryan led business development for FrameCAD across the eastern United States and the Caribbean, managing key accounts and opening new markets. He also launched AZEK’s FULL-CIRCLE PVC Recycling Program, a contractor-based sustainability initiative he built from the ground up. His earlier work at Boral Building Products and Johns Manville earned him multiple awards for sales excellence and account management.
At NEXGEN, Ryan combines his technical expertise with a relentless focus on delivering value and exceeding expectations for every client and project.
Ryan lives in Valrico, Florida, with his wife, Kristen, and their 15-year-old dog, Sienna. When he is not closing deals, he is working on his golf game, which often sends him straight to the boxing ring to work out his frustrations.