2007 Promotions - Headquarters Managers
Stan Allen has been appointed Director of HVAC/R Branch Operations. In his new role, Stan has national responsibility for all HVAC/R profit and loss. He will work closely with Jerry Allen, HVAC/R Business Group Manager, who will continue to focus on business strategy and vendor relations. Stan will also work closely with HVAC/R Area Managers to improve profitability from existing and future locations. He will report directly into Kevin Murphy, Chief Operating Officer.
Stan began his career as a Management Trainee in Atlanta, Ga., and was honored as Ferguson's Trainee of the Year for the fiscal year 1987-1988. He has held many key positions, including General Manager, Area Manager and most recently Regional Manager for the Northwest. Under Stan's leadership, Los Angeles was awarded "Most Improved Large Supply House of the Year" for the years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, and was named "Mega Branch of the Year" for 2003-2004.
“It is clear that we are committed to be a leader in the HVAC/R business with expectations of growing the business profitably for our associates and shareholders,” Stan said. “Our group certainly has challenges ahead but together we will deliver the desired results that will make our company proud.”
A native of Virginia Beach, Va., Stan is a graduate of Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania.
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Ferguson appoints Kevin Murphy Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1. In his new role, Kevin will be responsible for profit and loss and working capital initiatives at all levels of the organization and will report directly to John Stegeman.
Kevin joined Ferguson through the Midwest Pipe and Supply acquisition as an Operations Manager in 1999. Following two years in the operations role, Kevin was promoted to General Manager of Columbus, Ohio Waterworks. In 2005, he was promoted to Waterworks Business Group Manager and became Vice President of Waterworks in 2006.
In response to his appointment, Kevin said, “It is very humbling to be asked to fill this role within our organization. I am extremely excited to be working with our associates in our headquarters, our DCs, and all of our businesses to create better alignment and execute quickly.” Kevin also added, “If there is one thing that consistently inspires me within Ferguson, it is the way that our associates push themselves to be better every day.”
Kevin makes his home in Williamsburg, Va., with his wife Mindy and two sons.
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Jimmy Cross has been named Senior Vice President of Branch Operation for the Eastern Region, effective August 1. He is responsible for all profit and loss for all residential, commercial, industrial and specialty businesses in his region.
Jimmy began his career with Ferguson in 1981 as a Management Trainee and moved into Outside Sales in Charleston, S.C. In 1986 he relocated to the Ferguson branch in San Antonio, Texas. Jimmy became a branch manager in 1989 in Gainesville, Fla., and was promoted to General Manager in 1991 for Ocala, Fla., and again in 1994 at the Orlando, Fla., location. In 2001, Jimmy was promoted to Southeast Regional Manager and then to Senior Vice President of the Southeastern Region in 2003. In 2006, he was announced as the Senior Vice President of the Southern Region.
Jimmy is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida and a corporate leadership recipient in 2001. His achievements include two “Supply House of the Year” awards and one “Most Improved Supply House” award for his work in the Orlando Branch.
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Steve Grosslight has been named Senior Vice President of Branch Operations for the Western Region. He is responsible for all profit and loss for all residential, commercial, industrial and specialty businesses in his region.
Steve started with Familian Pipe & Supply in 1971, holding various positions over the years. In 1985-1990, Steve owned Grosslight Pipe & Supply, and then in 1990 came back to Familian as the Regional Manager in Los Angeles. He became the President of Familian in 1996 prior to the integration with Ferguson. In 1998, he was named Vice President and Regional Manager of the Southwest Region of Ferguson. In 2004, Steve’s territory was expanded, and in 2006, he was named Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of the Southwest Region.
Steve attended Duke Fuqua Business School in 1994 after studying at Pierce College. Steve was also honored as a graduate of the corporate leadership program at the Darden School of Business in 2001, and he also attended IMD in Switzerland in 2003.
“I am extremely excited about this opportunity,” Steve said. “It will be great to spread the success of the southwest region throughout the west coast. I look forward to the challenge for myself, as well as the associates.”
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Doug Strup has been named Senior Vice President of Branch Operations for the Central Region, effective August 1. He is responsible for all profit and loss for all residential, commercial, industrial and specialty businesses in his region.
Doug began his career with Ferguson in 1976 in Herndon, Va., as a Management Trainee. He moved to Outside Sales two years later and earned President’s Club status in 1982. He was promoted to Manager of Sales in Beltsville, Md., in 1983, and became General Manager there in 1988. In 1992, Doug became the Regional Vice President for six Mid-Atlantic States and three years later was asked to join the Ferguson Board of Directors. In 2001, he was named Senior Vice President of Branch Operations for the Northern Region.
Doug is a native of Hampton, Va., and is a James Madison University graduate. Under his leadership, the Beltsville, Md., won “Branch of the Year” on three different occasions.
“I am thrilled to become more involved in the Central U.S. geography,” Doug said. “It is an area where Ferguson has the smallest market share, the greatest growth opportunity, and I believe I can help by bringing more HQ resources & focus to the Region. Canada couldn’t be more exciting -- a new country, new people, a new culture, and a great opportunity. I’m really looking forward to listening and learning all that I can about the business.”
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Russ Smith was named National Manager of Installation Services, effective February 1, 2007. Russ will be responsible for Ferguson’s Installation Business; his role will include assessing Ferguson’s current installation activities, developing standard operating procedures and consistent performance measurements, and creating an installation expansion plan for branch network and business groups.
Russ began his career with Ferguson in 2003 as a Corporate Attorney. His background includes significant contracting, financial, and business experience. Russ earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Additionally, Russ has received an MBA in Finance and International Business and B.S. in Economics.
“I am excited about the focus being placed on installation service across North America operations.” Russ said. “As customers will continue to demand more ‘turn-key’ solutions, I believe there is great opportunity to expand this business.”
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