AD Industrial & Safety – U.S. Division Elects New Divisional Board Member

March 28, 2025

AD is pleased to announce the election of Caleb Messer, CEO of the GME family of companies to the Industrial & Safety – U.S. Divisional Board following an overwhelmingly favorable vote by Division’s membership, effective March 24th, 2025. The Divisional Board, a critical aspect of AD's member-owned and governed structure, plays a critical role in establishing Divisional policies, shaping strategies, and directing the future for each respective business segment.

Caleb Messer serves as the CEO of the GME family of companies. Their business provides technology, equipment, and professional services to keep specialty contractors safe and productive on the job. Headquartered in Columbia, MO, with locations in Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Corona, CA; Binghamton, NY; and Toronto, ON, GME has been an active and proud member of AD since 2014, winning multiple Best Workplace and conversion awards along with a Member of the Year award.

“Caleb is an extremely engaged leader. He currently serves as both an AD Product Committee member and as an AD Executive Network facilitator. Caleb demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the industry which sets a high standard for others to follow. He exhibits a clear strategic vision, effectively conveying his vision and inspiring his team to achieve collective goals,” said Jessica Yurgaitis, CEO Industrial Supply and Divisional Board Chair.

"We are excited to welcome Caleb Messer to AD’s Industrial & Safety – U.S. Divisional Board of Directors," said Mike Carr, President of the AD Industrial & Safety Division. "Caleb’s expertise, vision, and strategic foresight will both compliment and elevate this group of entrepreneurs and take the division to the next level. Caleb’s election reflects AD's unwavering dedication to assembling divisional boards comprised of owner-members with diverse perspectives and comprehensive industry knowledge.”

AD looks forward to leveraging the unique expertise of Caleb to embark on an exciting chapter of continued growth. Their strategic guidance and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the division's future trajectory and ensuring its continued success.