# Level the Playing Field AD Bearings & Power Transmission offers endless distribution possibilities for independent distributors and leading manufacturers. AD Bearings & Power Transmission leverages the scale of AD and the reach of our sister company, supplyFORCE, to allow our members to compete toe-to-toe with the national chains. We are passionate about delivering above-market growth and increased profitability to both our distributor members and our supplier partners. AD has the programs, procedures and people needed to accelerate your growth, increase your profitability, and deliver vital insights and innovative ideas that move your business forward. [Distributor Benefits](https://adhq.com/distributor-benefits) | [Supplier Benefits](https://adhq.com/supplier-benefits) ## Meet the Bearings & Power Transmission Team AD Bearings & Power Transmission is managed by a dedicated staff that follows the direction of our members and suppliers through a highly representative committee structure. -  View Bio Marisol Fernandez President Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Darin Davenport President Bearings & Power Transmission Division -  View Bio Peggy Penjuke Sr. Marketing Director Electrical & Industrial Business Unit - .png) View Bio Ryan MacDonald Member Engagement Director Bearings & Power Transmission Division -  View Bio Natalie Ford Marketing Manager Bearings & Power Transmission Division -  View Bio Ashley Klawiter Business Operations Manager Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Lexy Hartman Marketing Specialist Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Jonathan Skidds Business Development Analyst Electrical & Industrial Business Unit Learn how warehousing supports efficiency for our members. For U.S. market capabilities in the Bearings & Power Transmission industry, our preferred partner is ORS Nasco. [Distributor Warehousing](https://adhq.com/distributor-benefits/warehousing) | [Supplier Warehousing](https://adhq.com/supplier-benefits/warehousing-supplier-benefits) ## Bearings and Power Transmission Divisional Board and Committees Each AD division has its own Board of Directors and committees that are made up of AD member owners and suppliers who vote on industry-related decisions and provide strategic and tactical input into all major areas of the organization’s operations. --- #### Bearings & Power Transmission Divisional Board of Directors Mark Balcom President and Owner Pooley Inc. Chris DuComb President W.C. DuComb Company, Inc. Geoff Filker Principal Eastern Industrial Automation Jeremiah Johnson VP Corporate Operations Purvis Industries, Ltd. Brian Kolman President Brewer Machine & Gear Company Rob LaRue President Baldwin Supply Company Justin Phelps Owner Power Drive Systems, Inc. Frank Stangl President Weimer Bearing & Transmission Ryan Watts President APEX Industrial Automation LLC --- #### Committees The **Product Committee** reviews and approves prospective and existing manufacturers, ensuring they are consistent with the organization’s mission and commitments. The **Supplier Advisory Council** offers AD management independent advice and recommendations on a wide range of subjects including strategic industry trends, opportunities to enhance manufacturer/distributor partnerships, and methods to generate reductions in channel costs. - > Our relationship with AD and their partner, supplyFORCE, allows us to retain existing relationships with customers that become national contract accounts and allows us to professionally and aggressively compete with the chains for new National Contract customers. Geoffrey Filker, Principal, Eastern Industrial Automation **Member since 2015** --- ## Divisional Highlights [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news?industry_id[]=458) [.png "AD reports robust member sales growth in the first three months of 2026")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-robust-member-sales-growth-in-the-first-three-months-of-2026) [AD reports robust member sales growth in the first three months of 2026](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-robust-member-sales-growth-in-the-first-three-months-of-2026) May 1, 2026 [](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-names-2026-llc-board-of-directors-following-owner-member-vote) [AD Names 2026 LLC Board of Directors Following Owner/Member Vote](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-names-2026-llc-board-of-directors-following-owner-member-vote) March 31, 2026 [.png "AD member sales reach a record $100 Billion in 2025")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-member-sales-reach-a-record-100-billion-in-2025) [AD member sales reach a record $100 Billion in 2025](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-member-sales-reach-a-record-100-billion-in-2025) February 2, 2026 [](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-record-sales-and-growth-through-the-third-quarter-of-2025) [AD reports record sales and growth through the third quarter of 2025](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-record-sales-and-growth-through-the-third-quarter-of-2025) November 3, 2025 [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news?industry_id[]=458)