Thomas P. Gale
CEO
Tom Gale has been MDM’s lead researcher and industry analyst for more than 25 years on independent distribution channel trends, consolidation, technology and competitive landscape. He is a frequent speaker and moderator on these topics at company, marketing group and association meetings in North America and Europe.
Tish Drake
SVP, Publishing
Tish Drake is a auccessful B2B media executive and business visionary, bringing over 25 years of experience in the media world. As the industries she’s served have transformed, she has repeatedly built stronger B2B communities and strategic marketing partnerships through her solid track record of demonstrating leadership and driving multi-channel revenue growth.
Hadley Fable
SVP, Operations
Hadley Fable has been the back-bone of MDM since 2008. She graduated with a finance degree from Florida State University, and began her career as a Fee and Expense Analyst at Lipper, Inc. She currently oversees the day-to-day operations of MDM and manages MDM’s Human Resources and Accounting Departments.
Mike Hockett
Executive Editor
Mike Hockett has been leading MDM’s editorial direction across its various content channels. He provides in-depth analysis of the wholesale distribution landscape in the form of articles, blogs, podcasts, webcasts and research reporting. Mike also serves as the editorial face of MDM at industry events and is the content liaison with our marketing clients.
Donnie Williamson
DIRECTOR OF Analytics
Brian Lieberman
Director of product sales
Brian Lieberman is the Director of Product Sales. He brings nearly two decades of experience in sales and marketing to the MDM team. Brian will focus on the growth of MDM’s analytics offerings which help distributors increase their sales efficiency and earn more market share.
Marlyn Forberg
Project Coordinator
Diane Houghton
Senior director of partnerships & research
Diane has spent her career connecting clients with the right advertising solutions to elevate their brand and increase their market share. Her deep knowledge of the industrial manufacturing and distribution space has enabled her to stay on top of industry trends, anticipate clients’ needs and provide them with valuable insights and recommendations.
Vesna Brajkovic
Senior Editor
Vesna Brajkovic joined MDM’s editorial team in May 2023 after covering the transportation and freight logistics industries as a B2B publication editor for more than seven years. At MDM, she provides in-depth market analysis and insights for the wholesale distribution sector through Premium-member content, such as articles, blogs, research reporting and more.