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L&W Supply Names New District Manager

Paul Dean

CHICAGO – January 21, 2020 – L&W Supply Corporation is excited to announce that Paul Dean, Managing Partner (MP) in Houston, Texas, has accepted the role of District Manager in the newly formed Upper Midwest District.

Paul is a 22-year veteran of L&W Supply, having begun his career as a Branch Supervisor in Beaumont, Texas. In 2000, he moved to Houston and has held numerous positions including Outside Sales Representative and Sales Manager. In 2005, Paul was promoted to Branch Manager where he helped grow the business into one of L&W Supply’s highest volume branches. Due to his success, Paul was named a Managing Partner in the inaugural MP class, one of the highest honors a Branch Manager can achieve at L&W Supply.

“Paul Dean is an outstanding branch manager and we couldn’t be happier to have him in this new position,” said Charles Collins, Regional Vice President for L&W Supply’s Central Region. “We’re all very excited to benefit from Paul’s dedication to customers and deep knowledge of the industry.”

As District Manager of the newly formed Upper Midwest District, Paul will be responsible for a number of high-traffic L&W Supply branches in cities including Chicago; as well as Green Bay and Madison, Wisconsin.

About ABC Supply Interiors
ABC Supply Interiors, Inc., formerly L&W Supply, is a leading distributor of interior building products in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company supports contractors through a broad portfolio of wallboard; ceiling and specialty acoustical products; metal framing; insulation; and related materials and accessories.

Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply Interiors operates more than 270 locations nationwide.

ABC Supply Interiors is part of the ABC Supply family alongside ABC Supply Outdoor Solutions, a division of ABC Supply Co., Inc. and ABC Supply Co., Inc., which provides exterior products.

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