Nation’s Best has announced the retirement of regional vice president Greg Smith, marking the conclusion of a 50-year career in the building materials and home improvement industry. Smith currently serves as regional vice president of Nation’s Best’s South Central region, …
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ABC Supply Announces Leadership Transition
ABC Supply Co., Inc. recently announced chief executive officer Keith Rozolis plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026. As part of the company’s leadership succession plan, president and chief operating officer Mike Jost has been appointed chief executive officer effective …
Read More »Mead Lumber Announces Leadership Transition
Mead Lumber Company recently announced that president and CEO Dave Anderson will retire at the close of the company’s fiscal year on November 30, 2026. Jon Cohen, a veteran building materials executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, …
Read More »Do it Best Leader Chad Ruth Announces Retirement
Do it Best recently shared that Chad Ruth announced his retirement at the end of January, concluding a successful career with the company. Ruth served as president and CEO of United Hardware Distributing Co. prior to and during the early …
Read More »A Lasting Legacy: NHPA Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Continued Growth
In 2025, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) marked 125 years serving the independent home improvement channel and fulfilling its mission of helping independent home improvement, paint and decorating retailers, regardless of affiliations, become better and more profitable …
Read More »Walmart CEO Announces Retirement
Walmart Inc. recently announced its board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Feb. 1, 2026. “Serving as Walmart’s CEO has been a great honor and I’m …
Read More »Valley Wide Cooperative CEO Announces Retirement
Valley Wide Cooperative recently announced the retirement of CEO Dave Holtom after 30 years of service. Since joining Valley Wide in 1994, Holtom has been instrumental in guiding the company through growth, innovation and change, expanding the business’ footprint and …
Read More »House-Hasson Hardware Announces Retirement of CEO Steve Henry
House-Hasson Hardware Company announced today that CEO Steve Henry will retire, effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than a decade of service and five years at the helm of the nation’s largest independent regional wholesale hardware distributor. Henry stepped into …
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