St. Louis, MO- primarily based Graybar, a distributor {of electrical}, industrial, automation and connectivity merchandise and supplier of provide chain and administration and logistics companies, introduced a number of forthcoming management adjustments.
Dennis DeSousa, who at the moment serves as Chief of Employees and as a member of Graybar’s Board of Administrators, will retire on April 1, 2026, after almost 4 many years with the corporate; whereas Ellen Rebne, who at the moment serves as Senior Vice President of Gross sales, will retire on Jan. 1, 2026, after greater than 36 years with the corporate.
“Dennis DeSousa and Ellen Rebne have set a exceptional instance of dedication and management, and we thank them for his or her excellent contributions,” Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen Mazzarella stated in a Dec. 8 information launch. “Wanting ahead, robust management will proceed to drive our long-term development and transformation. I’m proud to congratulate our newly promoted leaders and am assured they’ll assist energy our success for years to come back.”
The next promotions that can take impact Jan. 1, 2026:
- Andy Ipson, who at the moment serves as Senior Vice President of Provide Chain Administration, will tackle expanded tasks as Senior Vice President of Gross sales and Service. On this position, he’ll present strategic path for each gross sales and repair, whereas sustaining oversight of the corporate’s operations and provide chain features.
- Regis Ganley shall be promoted from Director Enterprise Growth to VP of Market Growth.
- Paul Steckler shall be promoted from Director Stock Administration and Optimization to VP of Funding and Stock Administration.
- W. Russell Wooden shall be promoted from Director Enterprise Growth to VP of Class Administration.
Graybar —a mainstay on MDM’s High Distributors Lists is charted at No. 4 on our 2025 record for Electrical and No. 14 for Industrial Provides.
