National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

Attention NAW Members - we want to hear from YOU. If you haven't already, please check your inbox for your invitation to participate in our member survey. Your voice matters — take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of NAW! Natasha Wells Dan Schuberth John Peter Kim Ordonez

“I am deeply honored to accept the Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of #TeamSchein. NAW is dedicated to advancing the vital role of distribution, and it has been my privilege to serve our customers alongside our extraordinary Team Schein Members. Together, we have worked to elevate distribution’s importance in expanding access to health care and fostering community well-being around the world,” said Stan Bergman, Chairman and CEO.

Our latest podcast is up, and it's a special one. At the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors' Executive Summit on Jan. 27-29, Mike Hockett conducted quick interviews with 10 different attendees to get their thoughts on the industry's top challenges; companies' biggest initiatives in 2025; what attendees get out of attending the event; and what gives them optimism about the future of distribution. We packaged those interviews into a compilation episode that offers a wealth of perspectives. Represented in this episode are: Chuck Cohen - Managing Director of Benco Dental Seth DePuy - Chief Strategy Officer of First Supply LLC Robyn Pollina - CEO of Palmer-Donavin Larry Stoddard - CEO of Colony Hardware & NAW Board Chairman Patrick McCurdy - President of Kimball Midwest Kevin Weadick - CEO of FleetPride Allie Copeland - Chief Transformation Officer of ADI Global Distribution David Bauders - CEO of SPARXiQ and Trade Hounds Mike Medart - CEO & President of Medart Engine Eric Hoplin - NAW CEO https://lnkd.in/ge2nmPhC #distribution #wholesale #distributors #industrialsupply #industrialdistribution #b2b

At NAW, we’re committed to meeting you where you are—whether that’s in-person, online, or even with us coming directly to you. Building on the energy from our sold-out Executive Summit, we're excited to share this video from Dan Schuberth, which gives you an overview of all the innovative programs we have planned for 2025. Watch the video below to see what's in store for the rest of 2025, and get ready to connect, learn, and grow with NAW! https://lnkd.in/e8uAXD5v Dan Schuberth Natasha Wells John Peter Christopher Greiner, MBA Brian Yellin Randy Clark CP Ryan Erin Cohn Donnellan Patti Rausch Evan Sears Bart Tessel Tish Drake Rosemary Kelly Marlyn Forberg Libby Forberg Carol Ferrante Walsh, PMP

The rapid onset of AI and automation solutions have left distributors with plenty of options at their disposal, but choosing a path forward is its own challenge. Join Modern Distribution Management for this Thursday's webcast at 1pm ET with David Wascom, Timothy Yates, and MDM's executive editor Mike Hockett on taking innovation from concept to practical application, including examples of uses of Business AI for distributors regardless of size. You'll learn how to choose the right technology that will: - Improve business outcomes in revenue and productivity. - Support operational performance. - Maintain financial responsibility. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTyvYt35

🎉 Celebrating 102 Years of Innovation and Excellence: Founder’s Day at Turtle! 🎉 For over a century, Turtle has been a driving force in the distribution industry, building on the legacy of its visionary founders who laid the groundwork in 1923. Their unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and community continues to power the company’s success today. As an NAW member, Turtle exemplifies the strength and resilience of wholesale distribution—leading with cutting-edge solutions, strong partnerships, and a customer-first mindset. Join us in celebrating 102 years of impact, growth, and leadership. Here’s to the next century of success! Natasha Wells John Peter

Last week, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) welcomed senior decision makers from across the $8.2 trillion distribution industry. The conversations between members, thought leaders, service providers, innovators, friends, and partners was something more special than I have seen in my 12+ years at NAW. It truly was the “Super Bowl of Distribution.” Thank you to all who created such a memorable experience and supported this herculean effort! Especially the partners and sponsors that provided so much for so many! We couldn’t have done it without you. Mark your calendar for January 26-28, 2026! Adobe ARCO Design/Build, Lia Kapanadze and Blue Ridge Global, Capital One , Patrick Lenihan , Conexiom Credit Key , Curri DataXstream , Endeavor.ai, Sahitya S. , Epicor , Olga I Yurchenko I , Gallagher Adam Wolff , Hartman Executive Advisors HawkSearch Gavin Kearns , Infor Distribution , Kristen Summit , JLL , Liberty Mutual Insurance , Ed Mahon , Loadsmart , McFadyen Digital , Adam Thibodeaux , McKinsey & Company , Alex Abdelnour, PhD Moblico , Nuvo ,Prokeep , Proton.ai , Benjamin Cohen , Revalgo , SAP , SPARXiQ , Unified A/R VistaVu Solutions , Zoro.com , iHeartMedia Washington DC Washington DC

Breaking ground on growth! Congratulations to Ben E. Keith Foods on a major milestone! This week, they broke ground on their new Florida division, expanding their reach and elevating their ability to serve customers. This isn’t just about a new facility—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger future, creating opportunities for their team, and making a lasting impact on the Florida business community. The best is yet to come! 🌟 Michael Sweet John Peter Natasha Wells Dan Schuberth

Fresh off the NAW Executive Summit, and we’re at it again! Today, we kicked off the Association Executives Council Winter Meeting with a packed room full of business leaders and friends at NAW headquarters! The day has been flying by as we dive into discussions (and share a few laughs) on shared challenges and opportunities ahead for our industry. A special thank you to our outgoing Chair Sandy MacLeod, CEO of HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada) for your leadership—we’re grateful you’ll continue serving on the Board for another year. And congratulations to our new Chair Edward Kuo, Executive Director of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network - CVSN and our new Vice-Chair Francis Creighton, CEO of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America! 👏 Now, off to our afternoon sessions, including a visit to Capitol Hill! #NAW #WholesaleDistribution #NAWAEC Patti Rausch Bart Tessel Eric Hoplin Meghan Cieslak Dan Schuberth Carol Ferrante Walsh, PMP Brian Wild Lorne Silver

Missed the #NAWExecutiveSummit? Get the inside scoop from Danna Stone, SVP of Marketing at Graybar, as she breaks down the key takeaways from this year’s event with Karthik Chidambaram, CEO of DCKAP.