Bruni retires from United Electric Supply

United Electric Supply Co., (New Castle, Del.): Gene Bruni has retired after 39 years with the company. During his tenure with United Electric Supply, a company press release said Bruni was one of the most successful outside salesmen for the company, ...
Jan. 4, 2012
United Electric Supply Co., (New Castle, Del.):Gene Bruni has retired after 39 years with the company. During his tenure with United Electric Supply, a company press release said Bruni was one of the most successful outside salesmen for the company, rising to V.P. of sales, senior V.P. of sales and marketing, and finally president of the company. He also served on the United Electric board of directors from 1996 through 2011. During his tenure with the company, United Electric Supply grew from 35 employees, one location, and $3 million in sales to 300 employees, 15 locations and $185 million in sales.

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