Association News

‘Profiles’ Highlight Noteworthy Distributors
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ (NAW) Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF) will facilitate interviews with a select group of industry executives. According to the NAW, the purpose of the interviews is to create “oral histories,” gaining insights from leaders in distribution. Once the interviews have been recorded on audiotape, NAW/DREF will make them available under the title “Profiles in Wholesale Distribution.”

The interviews, in-depth and face-to-face, will be conducted by Michael Marks, principal partner of Indian River Consulting Group, Melbourne, Fla., and one of DREF’s two Fellows. Marks has consulted with industry firms and has been a presenter at numerous conferences.

Wholesaler-distributors are encouraged to participate in the process by nominating executives whom they consider to be among the most successful and innovative in the industry.

The Soap and Detergent Association Announces New General Counsel
Beth Olson, an experienced attorney with a background in chemistry and management, has joined The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) as the general counsel and vice president of administration. She comes to the SDA from the American Forest & Paper Association, where she served as director of environmental affairs. Prior to that, Olson worked in environmental law in Toledo, Ohio.

Company Notes

Powr-Flite, Fort Worth, Texas, and Soft Vac Corp., Silver Spring, Md., have announced a partnership that will equip seven Powr-Flite model vacuums with Soft Vac facility protection covers. The covers keep vacuums from dam.

Network Service Co.’s 2001 supplier trade show was held at Torrey Pines, San Diego. More than 600 people attended the event, sponsored by the Mount Prospect, Ill., company.

Pro-Link, San Antonio, named Arnold Sales, Bay City, Mich., as the 2001 distributor of the year and Bay West Paper Co., Harrodsburg, Ky., as the 2001 supplier of the year.

Players

Clark National Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., announced that David S. Reed has joined the company as national accounts manager. Reed brings more than 20 years of industry experience.

National Chemical Laboratories, Philadelphia, has appointed Charles Taylor to the position of regional sales representative for North and South Carolina. Taylor will be responsible for distributor training and development.

United Stationers Inc., Des Plains, Ill., announced that Steve Schultz has been promoted to president of Lagasse Inc., New Orleans. Shultz replaces Tim Feeheley, who became the executive vice president and CFO of United Stationers.

Unger Enterprises Inc., Bridgeport, Conn., has announced the promotion of Mark D. Unger to chief operating officer of the U.S. company. He also manages the branches in Germany, France and the U.K.

Sandra “Sandy” Lee, David Idzi and Bruce O’Keefe have all accepted new positions in the von Drehle Corp., Hickory N.C., a supplier of towel and tissue products for the away-from-home market.

Windsor Industries, Englewood, Colo., has announced that Gary “Duke” Haynes is joining the company as the division sales manager for Michigan. He has nearly 12 years of commercial floor cleaning industry experience.

Randall D. Garland, former vice president of Midco Products Co., Inc., Chesterfield, Mo., recently completed the purchase of Management Recruiters of Chesterfield, St. Louis. The company is a division of Management Recruiters International Inc.

Calendar of Events

Spartan November 19, 2001
Spartan CompuClean Seminar; Maumee, Ohio;
(800) 537-8990.

DOL November 27-28, 2001
Project Safe Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference; Savannah International Trade and Convention Center; Savannah, Ga.;
(404) 656-3177.

NAW November 27-28, 2001
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributor’s large company CEO/COO conference; O’Hare Hilton; Chicago; (202) 872-0885.

HMS November 28-30, 2001
Housekeeping Management School sponsored by Roesel, Kent & Associates and the George B. Wright Company; Atlanta; (770) 998-1691.

OSHA November 29-30, 2001
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Regulations for the Workplace Workshop; Charlotte, N.C.; (973) 383-0800.

CSPA December 2-6, 2001
Consumer Specialty Products Association’s Annual Meeting; Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; fax (202) 872-8114.

GFTC December 3-7, 2001
Guelph Food Technology Centre’s Training Course in Food Hygiene and Safety; Guelph, Ontario;
(519) 821-1246.

NAW January 28-30, 2002
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ Annual Meeting; (202) 872-0885.

RCAC February 19-20, 2002
Thomas A. Read Center Advisory Council semi-annual meeting to advise and help trade associations; College Station, Texas; (979) 458-1197.

ISSA February 21-23, 2002
ISSA/Interclean-Mexico ‘01; World Trade Center; Mexico City; (800) 225-4772.