ABC Supply announced today that VP of operations Mike Jost has become chief operating officer.
The new position includes responsibility for the performance of ABC Supply branches as well as L&W Supply's branches. ABC acquired L&W in 2016. Beyond that, Jost will continue to oversee ABC Supply's marketing and merchandising groups and its real estate, education, fleet and safety, and national business development teams.
Jost joined ABC Supply in 2002 and served as a branch manager, regional manager, and district manager before becoming VP of operations in November 2013. "Mike's field perspective, marketing and merchandising acumen, and passion for our business, combined with his high energy and 'people first' focus, will serve him well in his new role, " CEO Keith Rozolis said in a news release.
ABC Supply is the biggest company on the ProSales 100. The specialty dealer posted $9.33 billion in sales in 2017, 99% of it to pros.
