Charleston, SC-based electrical supplies distributor Sonepar has appointed Eric Genoway as President of its subsidiary North Coast, effective March 16. He will report to Scott Jansen, President West Region for Sonepar USA. He will succeed Cory McCulloch, who is retiring in March after more than 40 years with the company.

Genoway has spent 21 years with North Coast, headquartered in Seattle. He began his career as a driver, progressed through roles in inside sales, outside sales, sales manager, director of construction sales for Washington, VP of construction and most recently SVP construction sales and operations.

“Eric’s experience, dedication to the organization and understanding of the market make him an outstanding choice to lead the company into its next chapter,” said Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas. “He has built strong customer and vendor relationships over the years and shares the values and vision that have guided North Coast through its impressive history of growth.”

Sonepar was No. 2 on MDM’s Top Distributors List for Electrical, Data and Security.

“I’m deeply committed to continuing North Coast’s legacy and culture of empowering associates to drive sales excellence, expand market share, and be leaders in the distribution industry,” said Genoway in a Jan. 10 news release.

North Coast has made major supply chain investments since joining Sonepar in 2019, including a 285,000-square-foot automated central distribution center in Auburn, WA.

“It’s been an incredible 40-year journey helping build up North Coast alongside talented people,” McCulloch added. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and am confident Eric will continue that success.”