# Committed to Growth - [](https://adhq.com/international/canada/en/industrial-safety) AD Industrial, Safety and Construction distributors and suppliers are progressive market leaders with a passion to grow their businesses and increase their profitability by working together. The scale of AD Industrial, Safety and Construction allows our members to compete toe-to-toe with the national chains while still offering the benefits that come from doing business with a strong independent distributor. As always, 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 Industrial, Safety and Construction Team AD Industrial & Safety 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 Mike Carr President Industrial, Safety and Construction Division US -  View Bio Brian Carroll SVP, Supplier Relations Industrial, Safety and Construction Division US -  View Bio Tim Babcock Vice President Member Engagement Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Brooks Bentz Director, Member Engagement Industrial, Safety and Construction Division US -  View Bio Jennifer Hogeland Director, Member Engagement Industrial, Safety and Construction Division US -  View Bio Peggy Penjuke Sr. Marketing Director Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Lexy Hartman Marketing Specialist Electrical & Industrial Business Unit -  View Bio Ashley Klawiter Business Operations Manager Electrical & Industrial Business Unit Learn more about the personal attention and advocacy our associates provide. [Distributors](https://adhq.com/distributor-benefits/advocacy-access) | [Suppliers](https://adhq.com/supplier-benefits/brand-advocacy) ## Industrial, Safety and Construction - U.S. 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. --- #### Industrial, Safety and Construction Divisional Board of Directors John Duffy President Triumph Tool Bill Henricks Chief Marketing Officer DGI Supply, a DoALL Company Alex Hodge CEO Horizon Distribution, Inc Caleb Messer CEO GME Supply Matt Onofrio President & COO GT Midwest Connor Stallings Executive Vice President P&I Supply Tommy Thompson Executive Vice President Turner Supply Co. Eric Wessinger President Richards Supply Company John Wiborg President & CEO Stellar Industrial Supply Jessica Yurgaitis CEO Industrial Supply Company, Inc. --- #### Committees The **Product Committee** reviews and approves prospective and existing manufacturers, ensuring they are consistent with the organization’s mission and commitments. The **Membership Sub-Committee’s** primary mission is to review and approve prospective candidates for membership. Additionally, they develop the membership criteria and requirements for both prospective and existing members in order to maintain and enhance AD’s position as the #1 industrial supply marketing group in North America. 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. The **Industrial Supply Division supplyFORCE Steering Committee** provides focus, direction and communication between the supplyFORCE Board and Industrial, Safety and Construction distributors regarding national account opportunities specific to the division. - > AD is a phenomenal organization to belong to. Every aspect of the organization is just world class. They bring so much to the table that an independent could not do on their own. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join AD it's the best business decision you will ever make. Bill Hanes, President, Hanes Supply, Inc. **Member since 2007** --- ## Divisional Highlights [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news?industry_id[]=459) [.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 [.png "A&M Industrial Advances Growth Strategy with Acquisition and Digital Launch")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/a-m-industrial-advances-growth-strategy-with-acquisition-and-digital-launch) [A&M Industrial Advances Growth Strategy with Acquisition and Digital Launch](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/a-m-industrial-advances-growth-strategy-with-acquisition-and-digital-launch) April 30, 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 "From Family Roots to Shared Purpose: Carson’s Nut-Bolt & Tool Joins the AD Community")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/from-family-roots-to-shared-purpose-carson-s-nut-bolt-tool-joins-the-ad-community) [From Family Roots to Shared Purpose: Carson’s Nut-Bolt & Tool Joins the AD Community](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/from-family-roots-to-shared-purpose-carson-s-nut-bolt-tool-joins-the-ad-community) February 10, 2026 [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news?industry_id[]=459)