People On the Move: Sept. 19, 2025 Update

Executive promotions and hires at Fromm Electric, Sonepar Canada and KORE Lighting
Sept. 17, 2025

Fromm (Reading, PA)

FrommConnect, the services division of Fromm, ranked #76 on Electrical Wholesaling’s 2025 Top 100 listing, appointed Andrew Nairin (in photo) as business development manager. Nairin will work with area businesses and community organizations to promote FrommConnect’s services and pursue opportunities that support economic growth in the region.
Nairin previously worked for Salesforce.com. As part of the fourth generation of family involvement at Fromm, he continues the company’s long tradition of growth and innovation in the electrical distribution industry.

Sonepar Canada (Brampton, ON)

James Taylor was appointed Ontario region president, effective Sept. 29. Taylor  has been in the industry for more than 20 years and gained a wealth of experience working for Electrozad and Rockwell Automation. He was Electrozad’s former president and VP-Sales and Operations.
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide.

 

 

Carrie Rayke is joining the company’s  leadership team as VP of Operations, according to a LinkedIn post. She is a lighting industry veteran.