Committed to Growth

AD Industrial & Safety distributors and suppliers are progressive market leaders with a passion to grow their businesses and increase their profitability by working together.

The scale of AD Industrial & Safety allows our members to compete toe-to-toe with the national chains while still offering the benefits that come from doing business with a strong independent distributor. As always, we are passionate about delivering above-market growth and increased profitability to both our distributor members and our supplier partners.

The AD Difference

AD has the programs, procedures and people needed to accelerate your growth, increase your profitability, and deliver vital insights and innovative ideas that move your business forward.

Distributor Benefits | Supplier Benefits

Industrial & Safety Divisional Board of Directors

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    John Duffy
    President
    Triumph Tool
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    Bill Henricks
    Chief Marketing Officer
    DGI Supply, a DoALL Company
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    Alex Hodge
    CEO
    Horizon Distribution, Inc
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    Caleb Messer
    CEO
    GME Supply
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    Matt Onofrio
    President & CO
    GT Midwest
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    Connor Stallings
    Executive Vice President
    P&I Supply
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    Tommy Thompson
    Executive Vice President
    Turner Supply Co.
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    CJ Vallone
    President
    DiVal Safety Equipment Inc.
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    Eric Wessinger
    President
    Richards Supply Company
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    John Wiborg
    President & CEO
    Stellar Industrial Supply
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    Jessica Yurgaitis
    President
    Industrial Supply Company, Inc.

Learn more about the personal attention and advocacy our associates provide.

Distributors | Suppliers

Industrial & Safety - U.S. Divisional Board and Committees

Each AD division has its own Board of Directors and committees that are made up of AD member owners and suppliers who vote on industry-related decisions and provide strategic and tactical input into all major areas of the organization’s operations.

Meet the Industrial & Safety Team

AD Industrial & Safety is managed by a dedicated staff that follows the direction of our members and suppliers through a highly representative committee structure.

Marisol Fernandez
President
Electrical & Industrial Business Unit

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Mike Carr
President
Industrial & Safety Divisions
US

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Brian Carroll
Senior Vice President,
Supplier Relations
Industrial & Safety Divisions
US

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Tim Babcock
Vice President
Member Engagement
Electrical & Industrial Business Unit

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Brooks Bentz
Director,
Member Engagement
Industrial & Safety Divisions
US

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Jennifer Hogeland
Director, Member Engagement
Industrial & Safety Divisions US

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Peggy Penjuke
Sr. Marketing Director
Electrical & Industrial Business Unit

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Lexy Hartman
Meetings & Marketing Coordinator
Electrical & Industrial Business Unit

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Ashley Klawiter
Business Operations Manager
Electrical & Industrial Business Unit

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Committees

The Product Committee reviews and approves prospective and existing manufacturers, ensuring they are consistent with the organization’s mission and commitments.

 

The Membership Sub-Committee’s primary mission is to review and approve prospective candidates for membership. Additionally, they develop the membership criteria and requirements for both prospective and existing members in order to maintain and enhance AD’s position as the #1 industrial supply marketing group in North America.

 

The Supplier Advisory Council offers AD management independent advice and recommendations on a wide range of subjects including strategic industry trends, opportunities to enhance manufacturer/distributor partnerships, and methods to generate reductions in channel costs.

 

The Industrial Supply Division supplyFORCE Steering Committee provides focus, direction and communication between the supplyFORCE Board and Industrial - U.S. distributors regarding national account opportunities specific to the division.

  • Bill Hanes, President, Hanes Supply, Inc.

  • AD is a phenomenal organization to belong to. Every aspect of the organization is just world class. They bring so much to the table that an independent could not do on their own. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join AD it's the best business decision you will ever make.

    Bill Hanes, President, Hanes Supply, Inc. Member since 2007
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