ABC Supply Co. recently promoted 83 branch managers to managing partners. The company noted in an August 10 news release that this is the largest managing partner induction class in the company’s history.  

To be selected as a managing partner, ABC said branch managers must meet rigorous requirements in associate development, customer satisfaction, branch performance, safety compliance and excellence in overall business practices.

“These individuals have proven to be exceptional leaders who are dedicated to their associates and customers,” said Mike Jost, ABC Supply’s chief operating officer. “Their expertise, drive and hard work have had a significant impact on our company’s growth, and we are excited to see how they help shape the future success of ABC Supply and the contractors we serve.” 

This year’s managing partners are: 

  • Aaron Larsen of Bradenton, Fla. 
  • Adam Sprague of Spokane Valley, Wash.
  • Alec Rowley of Decatur, Ill.
  • Alec Spickler of Hazelwood, Mo.
  • Andrew Matthews of Denver, Colo.
  • Bill Sanders of Midway, Fla.
  • Brandon Kendziora of Houston, Texas
  • Brent Norton of San Antonio, Texas
  • Brian Shrewsbury of Jackson, Mich,
  • Bronson Alford of Bowling Green, Ky.
  • Cedric Kirby of Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Chad Arndt of White Oak, Pa.
  • Chris Forbes of Melbourne, Fla.
  • Chris George of Newnan, Ga.
  • Chris Mares of Tucson, Ariz.
  • Chris Parks of Hyattsville, Md.
  • Chris Rubis of Saginaw, Mich.
  • Chris Short of Syracuse, N.Y.
  • Chuck Shields of Elizabeth City, N.C.
  • Dan McCormick of Niles, Ill.
  • Dana Adams of Stamford, Conn.
  • Daniel Manning of Hartford, Conn.
  • Danny Atkin of Newburgh, N.Y.
  • Daryn Seal of Randolph, N.J.
  • Dave Desiderio of Souderton, Pa.
  • Dean Michael of Santa Ana, Calif.
  • Derek Iwanicki of Wheeling, Ill.
  • Eddie Padilla of Fresno, Calif.
  • Gabe Lee of Columbia, Mo.
  • Gabe Montello of Auburn, N.Y.
  • George Dittman of East Orange, N.J.
  • George Saltis Jr. of Albany, N.Y.
  • Harold Ortiz of Fort Myers, Fla.
  • Ignacio Salas of Whittier, Calif.
  • Jacob Crass of Clarksville, Tenn.
  • Jade Robison of Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Jason Kayser of Hicksville, N.Y.
  • Jeff Shallow of Exton, Pa.
  • Jeremy Shirey of Toledo, Ohio
  • Jim Collins of Lakewood, N.J.
  • Jim Wright of Mesa, Ariz. 
  • John Tarabek of Conway, S.C.
  • Jonathan Strunk of Eugene, Ore.
  • Joseph Camara of Quincy, Mass.
  • Joseph Gipp of Gurnee, Ill.
  • Katie Maguire of Bridgeport, Conn.
  • Kevin Brizel of Tobyhanna, Pa.
  • Kevin Edmondson of Muncie, Ind.
  • Kevin Oxley of Bethlehem, Pa.
  • Kyle Anderson of Elizabethtown, Ky. 
  • Leo Horner of Martinsburg, W.Va.
  • Marc Jankowski of York, Pa.
  • Mark Branch of Alsip, Ill.
  • Mark Grugett of Portland, Ore.
  • Mark Tigner of Memphis, Tenn.
  • Matt Llanes of San Jose, Calif.
  • Matt Scott of Morgantown, W.Va.
  • Matt Wentzel of Davenport, Iowa
  • Matthew McReynolds of Lambertville, N.J.
  • Michael Austin of Lorton, Va.
  • Michael Plumley of Madison, Wis.
  • Miguel Nieves of Beaverton, Ore.
  • Mike Castro of Buffalo, N.Y.
  • Mike Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla. 
  • Patrick Bollin of Grand Rapids, Mich. 
  • Patrick Sullivan of Swannanoa, N.C.
  • Paul Rodriguez of West Creek, N.J.
  • Rob Ayres of Herculaneum, Mo.
  • Ron Hitt of Winchester, Va.
  • Ronnie Provow of St. Louis, Mo.
  • Rudy Sandoval of Ontario, Calif.
  • Ryan Eder of Kailua Kona, Hawaii
  • Ryan Rhoden of Birmingham, Alaska
  • Sandy Steele of Stockton, Calif.
  • Scott Smith of Marquette, Mich.
  • Shane Piché of Plain City, Ohio
  • Tanner Sturgeon of Sioux Falls, S.D.
  • TJ Richardson of Lansing, Mich.
  • Todd Faulkner of Winder, Ga.
  • Todd Florea of Taylor, Mich.
  • Tyler Killmer of Nampa, Idaho
  • Vickie Longo of Lubbock, Texas
  • Zackary Hazel of Freeport, Ill.

ABC said, as managing partners, “…these leaders will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of their respective branches while taking on the additional responsibility of serving on ABC Supply’s National Branch Advisory Board.” There are more than 400 branch managers in ABC Supply’s Managing Partner Program.

Those interested in learning more about the career opportunities at ABC Supply, which include drivers, material handlers, sales roles and management positions, can visit careers.abcsupply.com.