People News

Veteran believes in service first

Caring for people at The Home Depot follows two decades of service in U.S. Air Force.
Head of Channellock named HTI board president

U.S. pliers-maker Channellock’s president Jon DeArment to lead HTI board.

Lumber dealer wins in Louisiana

Jeremy Stine brings industry experience to the state legislature.
Executive moves at LP Building Solutions

Company veterans Aaron Howald and Craig Miles are promoted to vice president roles.
McCoy’s promotes Gabriel to VP of information services

Ray Gabriel is a 20-year veteran of McCoy’s Building Supply.
Acme Tools names new CFO

A CPA and attorney enters the tools business from healthcare business.
Jeske Hardware promotes Powell to nat'l sales manager

Newly created role will oversee Jeske Hardware Distributors’ account managers.
At HBSDealer, promotion for Amy Grant

Industry veteran takes on Associate Publisher role
Brownsboro Hardware: In good hands

Doug Carroll takes over; previous owner Jim Lehrer to stay on during transition.
Wish granted for teen wrencher

Teenager asks for, and receives, tools from Lowe’s to work on her ’89 Chevy S-10.
Heisner moves up at Apex

Apex Tool Group appoints Bob Heisner svp and chief marketing officer.
The Chris Owens Story

Home Depot associates help fellow employee in comeback, during 40-year career.
SPAX grows sales team in the South

Henry Canales will handle LBM sales in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Jeld-Wen elects Michel as chairman of the board

Gary Michel joined Jeld-Wen as president and CEO in 2018.