ABC Supply Co. Inc. has named Rick Russell executive director of customer financial services. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation’s largest distributors of siding, windows and other select exterior building products. In his new role, Russell will oversee the corporate credit function and provide direction and support to the field teams. He is located in Beloit, Wis.
A resident of Rockton, Ill., Russell joined ABC Supply in 2000 as credit manager for the southeast region in Tampa, Fla. Most recently he served as director of customer financial services in Beloit. Prior to joining ABC Supply, Russell worked for Celotex Corporation in Tampa. Russell has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. His hometown is Cleveland, Ohio.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Beloit, Wis., ABC Supply operates more than 450 locations in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The company has distinguished itself by following a simple guiding principle – take care of contractors better than any other distributor. It accomplishes this by being a “people-first” company that treats its associates with respect and gives them the tools they need to succeed. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.
