Building materials distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin, recently announced it has promoted Jeff Leyden to vice president of residential new construction sales. Leyden joined ABC Supply in 2010 when the company bought Bradco Supply Corp. Since 2016, he has led ABC Supply’s efforts to grow in residential new construction as director of residential […]
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Weiler Abrasives Names Hutchinson as Technical Applications Manager
Weiler Abrasives, Cresco, Pennsylvania, recently announced that Pete Hutchinson has rejoined the company in the position of technical applications manager. In his new role, Hutchinson will focus on technical product support and training, with responsibility for leading both its tactical and strategic efforts. “We are pleased to welcome Pete back to Weiler Abrasives,” said Scott […]
US LBM Beefs Up Executive Leadership Team
Building materials distributor US LBM, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, announced on Monday that it has made several additions to its executive leadership team to support the company’s growth. “Building high performing teams is central to US LBM’s value proposition,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With a wide range of experience from both within […]
How F.W. Webb is Pivoting Business Through the Pandemic
• F.W. Webb is a $1.4 billion-a-year distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, PVF and industrial products. • Jeff Pope is a third-generation family member to run the business following his grandfather (Roger) and father (John). • Business has been good for F.W. Webb during COVID thanks, in part, to Pope’s leadership during the crisis. • […]
F.W. Webb’s Jeff Pope Talks Industry Opportunities, Outlook
To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to MDM Already Subscribed? Click here to log-in | Forgot your password? • F.W. Webb is a $1.4 billion-a-year distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, PVF and industrial products. • Jeff Pope is a third-generation family member to run the business following his grandfather […]
L&W Supply Corp., Chicago, recently announced it has promoted Curt Jenkins to the position of vice president for the company’s Central Region. Prior to his promotion, Jenkins, who has been in the building materials industry for 35 years, was L&W Supply’s district manager in Texas. Jenkins, who has been with L&W Supply for 24 years, […]
L&W Supply Promotes Jenkins to Central Region Vice President
L&W Supply Corp., Chicago, recently announced it has promoted Curt Jenkins to the position of vice president for the company’s Central Region. Prior to his promotion, Jenkins, who has been in the building materials industry for 35 years, was L&W Supply’s district manager in Texas. Jenkins, who has been with L&W Supply for 24 years, […]
Winsupply’s President on Building Better Employees, Supply Chains
Earlier this year, Winsupply President John McKenzie, who started as a customer service rep at the company in 1996, helped create and launch a scholarship program that was designed to educate and train future Winsupply presidents from all walks of life. During a recent MDM podcast, McKenzie talks about how Winsupply is addressing supply chain […]
Olympic Steel Names Harkins Vice President – Aluminum
Cleveland-based Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS) announced that Brian C. Harkins has been promoted to vice president – aluminum. Harkins will continue to report to Andy Markowitz, the president of specialty metals. Olympic Steel said Harkins promotion was the result of the company’s specialty metals expansion efforts. “Brian’s extensive knowledge of the aluminum market has […]
Distribution Leadership Roles Elevated During COVID-19
To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to MDM Already Subscribed? Click here to log-in | Forgot your password? • Company executives are judged — fairly or not — on how they acted and what moves they made before the pandemic. • A company’s success is often tied to how […]
IWDC Promotes Werkley to VP of Sales and Vendor Management
The Independent Welders Distributors Cooperative (IWDC) recently announced the promotion of Keith Werkley to vice president of sales and vendor management, which was effective Sept. 1. Werkley joined IWDC in 2016 and IWDC said he has played a key role in its growth over the past five years. As a member of the welding cooperative’s […]
Masonite Names Ball as President for Global Residential
Tampa Bay-based Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a manufacturer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, announced Tuesday that Chris Ball has joined the company as president of global residential. Ball replaced James A. Hair, who submitted his resignation in August. “Chris has an extensive background leading global teams to drive growth,” said Masonite President […]
LMC Names Kane as SVP of Finance and Technology
LMC, which is based in Wayne, Pa. has named Paul Kane as its senior vice president of finance and technology. Kane takes over that role after it was vacated by Paul Ryan, who was promoted to president and CEO after John Somerville retired from those positions in June. Kane spent 16 years at Omega Flex […]
L&W Supply Appoints 12 Branch Managers to its Managing Partner Program
L&W Supply Corp., Chicago, recently announced the induction of 12 branch managers into its Managing Partner Program. The program is highest level of achievement for the company’s branch managers and places them in positions of leadership at L&W Supply. To be picked as a managing partner, the branch managers “have met rigorous standards in the […]
L&W Supply Appoints 12 Branch Managers to its Managing Partner Program
L&W Supply Corp., Chicago, recently announced the induction of 12 branch managers into its Managing Partner Program. The program is highest level of achievement for the company’s branch managers and places them in positions of leadership at L&W Supply. To be picked as a managing partner, the branch managers “have met rigorous standards in the […]
Avnet Names Ernest Maddock to Board of Directors
Avnet (NASDAQ: AVT), Phoenix, has appointed Ernest Maddock to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Maddock will serve on the board’s audit and finance committees. Maddock retired from Micron Technology in 2018, having held the position of CFO and adviser. He previously served as CFO at Riverbed Technology (2013-2015) and LAM Research Corp. (2008-2013). […]
