Lester Sales, Indianapolis, IN, made  several leadership transitions, effective July 1 according to a LinkedIn post. Mike Standish has been named company In this expanded role, he will oversee warehouse operations, finance, inside sales and the vice presidents who manage manufacturer partner relationships. Mike Chance has been named executive vice president of Sales, a new role leading our outside sales, projects and contractor/specification. Rick Gill will transition from president to chief operating officer, focusing on strategic initiatives, financial wellness, warehouse operations.
Marvin Bochner Inc., Miami, FL, is now representing MaxLite in Florida. With over 30 years as a provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions.
According to information on its website, the Marvin Bochner agency was founded in 1963 and has one 68,000-sq-ft redistribution facility with a 20,000-sq-ft open outside storage yard. MBI’s team consists of 13 inside sales support members, seven outside salespeople and one specification salesperson.
Kidde announced new reps for parts of Illinois and northwest Indiana and five Southern states.  Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions brings over 40 years of electrical market experience across eight states, supporting Kidde’s expansion in the South and Southeast regions. Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 
The Agency Sales is now the company’s rep across Chicago and northwest Indiana. The company will also represent Edwards Signaling, a supplier of signaling and life-safety products. 
Classic Wire & Cable (CWC) appointed Peak Electrical Sales (PES) and Pearson-Becker to as representatives. Effective immediately, PES will represent CWC throughout Colorado, eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska, while Pearson-Becker will represent CWC across northern Illinois.
According to the press release, PES and Pearson-Becker bring extensive industry knowledge and a customer-focused approach to their respective markets. With deep roots in their respective markets, both agencies understand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s distributors and contractors.
CWC said that through these partnerships, customers across both regions will benefit from enhanced local support back by its inventory, value-added services and commitment to delivering high-quality wire and cable products