The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) hosted the first NRHA STIHL Foundations of Leadership Conference Aug. 2-3 at the NRHA conference center in Indianapolis. Retailer attendees were current students and graduates of programs offered through the NRHA’s Retail Leadership Institute, …
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2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Jason Plummer
Multi-store Retailer R.P. Lumber, Edwardsville, Illinois Vice President Jason Plummer’s commitment to excellence is shown in his dedication to constantly improving and growing R.P. Lumber, one of the largest family-owned hardware and building material dealers in the country. Plummer is …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Matthew Payzant
Multi-store Retailer Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada General Manager Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre was founded in 1964 by Matthew Payzant’s grandfather, John. Payzant grew up alongside the hardware industry, and while he says he feels …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Camille Gibson
Multi-store Retailer Mark’s Ace Hardware, Tucson, Arizona General Manager When an 18-year-old Camille Gibson started as a part-time cashier at Mark’s Ace Hardware, she thought it would be a short-term job to get her through college. Ten years later, she …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Bobby Heuser
Over $2 Million in Sales Heuser Ace Hardware, Bluffton, South Carolina Co-owner Bobby Heuser did not grow up in the home improvement industry, but after working in strategy consulting, investing and banking for many years, he was craving something more. …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: RJ McDaniel
Under $2 Million in Annual Sales B&B Hardware, Milan, Illinois Vice President/Co-owner RJ started working in the family’s hardware store when he was 15, and he never left. Now, as the fourth generation to step into ownership, he’s been taking …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Joseph Franquinha
Over $2 Million in Annual Sales Crest True Value Hardware and Urban Garden Center, Brooklyn, New York Owner A strong commitment to community and a tireless creative spirit run deep at Crest True Value Hardware and Urban Garden Center. Owner …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Jarrod Haines
Multiple Stores Buchheit, House Springs, Missouri Store Manager When Jarrod Haines joined Buchheit in 2012, it didn’t take long for him to become one of the company’s rising stars. Jarrod already had a solid foundation in the retail hardware industry. …
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