Williams Supply Announces Staff Promotions

Williams Supply, Roanoke, Va. announced the following staff promotions on Oct. 5: (Images left-right) Kelly Phlegar has been named corporate director, finance and human resources; Mark Cole has been named corporate director, purchasing and ...
Oct. 5, 2009
Williams Supply, Roanoke, Va. announced the following staff promotions on Oct. 5: (Images left-right) Kelly Phlegar has been named corporate director, finance and human resources; Mark Cole has been named corporate director, purchasing and logistics; and Ed Hankins has been named vice president of sales.

Phlegar will manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, budgeting and forecasts and all human resource functions. Cole will act as a primary contact with suppliers and will manage the purchasing, inventory and distribution operations as well as company safety and security programs. Hankins will be responsible for all industrial, commercial and contractor sales for the company and will act as the company's liaison to customers and to industry organizations.

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