The Nationwide Affiliation of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) introduced its 2026 Board of Administrators on March 10. The group of business leaders will assist information NAW’s strategic route because the group continues its mission to offer world-class advocacy, assets and insights for its members.
Kathleen Mazzarella, Chairman, President & and CEO of Graybar, will function Chair of the NAW Board for 2026, bringing an extended historical past of management, innovation and dedication to advancing the distribution business nationwide.
“I’m proud to steer the NAW Board at a time when our business is just not solely rising to satisfy complicated challenges however shaping the way forward for the American provide chain,” Mazzarella mentioned. “NAW’s work has by no means been extra essential. I stay up for working with this distinctive Board to drive the distribution business ahead.”
“NAW’s affect and impression develop annually due to distinctive leaders who give their time, experience, and keenness to strengthen the business,” mentioned NAW CEO Eric Hoplin. “Our 2026 Board represents the easiest of our business, and I stay up for partnering with them to serve our members.”
NAW acquired MDM in January 2024.
NAW 2026 Board of Administrators
Officers
- Chair: Kathleen Mazzarella, Chairman, President & CEO, Graybar
- Vice Chair: Keith Rozolis, President & CEO, ABC Provide
- Secretary: Charles F. Cohen, Managing Director, Benco Dental
- Treasurer: Kevin Quick, President & CEO, ORS Nasco
Administrators
- Jim Derry, President & CEO, Subject
- Erik Gershwind, Vice Chair, MSC Industrial
- Kathryn Poehling Seymour, CEO, First Provide Co.
- Doug Ruggles, Co-CEO, Martin Provide
- Francis Creighton, President & CEO, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. (Chair, AEC)
- Luci Ward, Government Director, Textile Care Allied Trades Affiliation (Vice Chair, AEC)
- Edward Kuo, President, Industrial Car Options Community
- Randy Breaux, Retired Group President, GPC North America (Ex Officio Director)
