Thanks to an outsider's perspective, Kurt Schwahn is helping Gulfeagle Supply and its people prosper as the company grows into the fourth-largest distributor in the country.
Firefighters took on a three-alarm fire in West Oakland, Calif., for two hours as roofing materials burned inside the warehouse, causing the metal roof to collapse.
Just like plugging a leaky roof, finding ways to plug holes in rebate management by using the right tools and methods can lead to satisfied customers on the distributor and manufacturer side.
The recent market expansions are part of the distributor's Ambition 2025 plan, which has added seven new locations and completed four acquisitions that added 23 branches year-to-date in 2024.
With over 14 years of experience in the building distribution industry, Winfrey will focus on supporting branch growth and success in Midwestern markets.