Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution Archives

Kathy Mazzarella Makes a Business Case for DEI

The Graybar CEO says distributors shouldn’t promote diversity, equity and inclusion just because it’s the right thing to do — though it is! — but because it helps grow the bottom line.

April 28, 2021

Research & Analytics

MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: 4 Burning Questions as Pandemic Market Disruption Persists

MDM’s quarterly survey in partnership with investment banking firm Baird reveals that distributor revenues decelerated sharply in 2Q but not as bad as feared at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. One consensus among more than 550 participants: Distributors began rethinking the way they manage talent.

July 27, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Ohio Transmission Appoints David Scheer to Replace Phil Derrow as CEO

After 22 years as CEO and 38 years with the company, Derrow will transition to chairman.

June 22, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Sonepar USA Announces Leadership Changes

Electrical distributor makes handful of executive appointments and promotions.

June 22, 2020

Strategy

How Valin Corporation Managed an Abrupt Remote Work Transition

The industrial distributors Director of Organizational Development Cory Calderon sees a post-pandemic future with a hybrid remote/onsite work environment, contingent upon scalable software applications and technology upgrades.

June 22, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Curbell Plastics Appoints Regional Sales Manager

Ben Rushing, a former outside sales representative, rejoins company as regional sales manager for the Western U.S.

June 16, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

MRC Global President & CEO to Retire

The board of directors will begin a thorough and deliberate CEO selection process to replace Andrew Lane.

June 1, 2020

Operations

Eric Smith Rejoins MDM as Senior Analyst

MDM strengthens research and industry analysis capability with seasoned business writers return. Smith returns to MDM after a two-year stint in the outdoor equipment business media, where he reported on industry M&A, trend analysis, competitive landscape and corporate profiles. He previously was part of MDMs research and content team for nearly four years.

May 28, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Henkel Names Vice President, Head of Channel Management North America

Derek Bufkin is currently vice president, head of sales USA West for Henkels General Manufacturing & Maintenance

May 27, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

McNaughton-McKay Announces Executive Appointments

These changes create president roles that will drive the business units for McNaughton-McKay Electric Company and The Reynolds Company, including Flow-Zone, the most recent acquisition.

May 27, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Turtle & Hughes Names Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

Caldwell Hart will be responsible for strategic procurement, operational purchasing and related services, reporting directly to Jayne Millard, chairman and co-CEO, and Kathleen Shanahan, co-CEO of the electrical and industrial distributor.

May 20, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Border States Electric Elects Two New Board Members

The addition of Seger and Anderson-Helbling strengthens and broadens the breadth of talent and experience.

May 18, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Columbus McKinnon Names President, CEO

David J. Wilson was most recently president of the Pumps Division of Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets.

May 15, 2020

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Kaman Distribution Group names Mark Stoneburner EVP and GM of Kaman Industrial Technologies unit

Stoneburner was previously at Motion Industries, where he most recently served as the senior VP - Eastern US Branch Sales and Operations, Mergers and Acquisitions.