MDM continues its 2026 Women in Distribution series by spotlighting five honorees and leaders making an impact across the industry — from technology leadership to sales growth and organizational transformation.
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After 4 years at NAW, they will now lead and shape the future of training programs for over 9,000 employees at local companies and service companies of Winsupply.
MDM kicks off its 2026 Women in Distribution series by spotlighting five honorees and leaders making an impact across the industry — from supply chain innovation to operational transformation and team development.
One is a 28-year company veteran, and the other joins Graybar after 15 years at Emerson.
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Presented by MDM and recognizing a collection of women pivotal to their company's growth, innovation and leadership, see our class of 20 honorees, to be followed by a series of profile articles.
As Chief Commercial Officer Ryan Esposito will oversee commercial strategy across Global Sales and Category Management.
The Midwest-based company rebranded from General Fasteners Company during 2025 and has rapidly expanded its warehouse footprint in recent months.
The new leader will succeed current CEO Steve Henry, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.
The 11-year Continental veteran was previously VP of marketing and straegy for the company's Industrial Solutions Americas unit.
The promotion follows Border States' former VP of Procurement taking leadership of its Industrial Solutions unit.
Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked here.
Wajax lands an executive with 30 years of experience of Canadian and internatinoal distribution, manufacturing, retail and services, with previous stints at National Tire Distributors, Grainger and General Motors.
The news comes just two days after the company announced the opening of a large new distribution center in South Carolina.
A search committee has been established to identify a candidate who will assume the organization’s leadership role.
Singer Industrial President Pete Haberbosch joins the MDM Podcast to explain how the rubber, fluid power and automation distribution platform’s “coordinated autonomy” model balances scale with local control. This episode explores the company's decentralized operating philosophy, M&A strategy, leadership development and what the company is seeing across its industrial end markets heading into 2026.
The cuts primarily impact remote employees.
George Vorwick is a 25-year company veteran and has been CEO since 2009.
Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked here.
Border States tapped a 15-year company veteran to succeed a planned retirement.
