Electrical and industrial supplies distributor Graybar appointed Lauren Baker as the company’s Vice President of Strategic Planning.

Baker previously served as Vice President of Marketing for Copeland, formerly Emerson Climate Technologies. She worked for Emerson since 2011 in a variety of strategic planning and marketing roles.

“We are pleased to welcome Lauren to Graybar,” Graybar’s Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development William P. Mansfield said in an Aug. 6 news release. “As our industry evolves, Graybar remains focused on expanding our reach, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. With her strong track record and innovative approach, Lauren will help us explore opportunities for achieving sustainable growth and market leadership for years to come. We are excited that she has joined our team, and we look forward to working with her to shape our company’s future.”

Additionally, Graybar announced a new VP of operations on July 22 and a new VP of sales on March 28.

Graybar — No. 4 on MDM’s Top Distributor’s List of Electrical and No. 20 for Industrial Supplies — shared on Aug. 5 that its 2Q sales rose 7.6% year-over-year, to a new company record.