Schwichtenberg promoted to V.P. of Graybar’s Richmond district

Graybar Electric Co. (St. Louis): On Feb 1, David Schwichtenberg will take over as was district V.P. in Richmond, Va. He replaces Thomas Gurganous, who will retire as district V.P. after more than 39 years with the company. Schwichtenberg is a 38-year ...
Jan. 8, 2013
Graybar Electric Co. (St. Louis): On Feb 1, David Schwichtenberg will take over as was district V.P. in Richmond, Va. He replaces Thomas Gurganous, who will retire as district V.P. after more than 39 years with the company. Schwichtenberg is a 38-year veteran of Graybar. Throughout his career, he advanced through several sales and management positions at the branch and district level. He currently serves as director, electrical sales in the company’s Tampa district, a position he has held since 2006. Graybar’s Richmond district is one of Graybar’s 13 operating districts, servicing customers throughout North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and portions of South Carolina and Tennessee. In total, the district includes 18 locations and more than 550 employees.

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