BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.4B
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Dealer-Owned Hardware Cooperative
President & CEO
Ray A. GriffithNumber of Employees 1,000
Contact Information
2200 Kensington Ct
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-2100
(630) 990-6600
NAICS Code Hardware Merchant Wholesalers: 423710
Recent Events
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TMS tools expand logistics procurement functionality
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Dempsey family signs 10-year lease to open second ACE Hardware store
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Ace Hardware, Activant Extend Point-of-Sale Partnership
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Radio shows give a voice to local hardware stores.(Marketing)(Acme Ace Hardware)
- 2004-07-01
* "We've got five lines open; start calling in with your questions!" That's how Johnnie Chuoke, owner of Acme Ace Hardware in San Antonio, Texas, begins every Saturday morning as the host of a local talk show designed to help do it-yourself * "We've got five...
Canning category is a can-do activity for customers. (Niche Marketing).(Citizens Ace Hardware offers canning supplies)(Brief Article)
- 2002-10-01
Customers at Citizens Ace Hardware in Asheville, N.C., have discovered that they can indeed can. Customers at Citizens Ace Hardware in Asheville, N.C., have discovered that they can indeed can.
Ace reveals category marketing initiatives - Ace Hardware
- 2001-11-19
KANSAS CITY Mo. -- In its ongoing transformation away from a wholesale mindset, Ace Hardware unveiled a variety of initiatives at its fall conference designed to make its members more successful retailers.
Marketing and technology join forces - at Ace Hardware - Brief Article
- 2001-05-01
Recently, I was talking with Bill Moore, Ace Hardware's vp-advertising, about the nexus between technology and marketing, which the co-op is vigorously embracing through its Vision 21 "think retail" strategy (see page 1).
Ace Hardware - A new marketing and advertising strategy - Brief Article
- 2001-03-05
A new marketing and advertising strategy for Ace Hardware kicked off last month, focusing on projects revolving around consumer life stages such as buying a first home and enlarging living spaces. A change from the hardware cooperative's past 40 years of advertising, this new campaign targets a broader audience and...
Bigger and better.(warehouses getting larger: Warehousing Management magazine survey)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
- 2001-01-01
With the booming economy, many companies continue to add warehouse space at a dizzying pace. Back in the days when the just-in-time manufacturing environment began to gain steam, many wondered about the future of the warehouse. After all, how ...
Ace Hardware. (marketing strategy) (Space Management )
- 1995-02-01
Ace Hardware has developed a space management system that enables its retailers to maximize the drawing potential of the shelf space in their stores. The Pegman system creates an optimal juxtaposition of related products that can be followed by retail stoAce Hardware has developed a space management system that enables...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Ray A. Griffith | President & CEO |
| Rita D. Kahle | Executive Vice President |
| Arthur J. McGivern | General Counsel, Secretary & Senior Vice President |
| David F. Myer | Senior Vice President, Intl & Paint |
| Paul M. Ingevaldson | Senior Vice President, Intl & Technology |
| Daniel C. Prochaska | Vice President, Supply Chain |
| Jan Supler | Vice President, Retail |
| Jimmy Alexander | Vice President, HR |
| John Venhuizen | Vice President, Business Development |
| Kenneth L. Nichols | Vice President, Retail Operations |
| Lori L. Bossmann | Vice President, Mdsg, Advertising & Marketing |
| Michael A. Zipser | Vice President, Retail Development, New Business & Co Stores |
| Michael G. Elmore | Vice President, IT |
| Rick Affolter | Vice President, Finance |
| Rick Whitson | Vice President, Retail Support |
| Ronald J. Knutson | Vice President, Finance |
| William J. Bauman | Vice President, Retail Support |
| Doug White | General Manager |
| Rob Babiak | General Manager |
| Blanche Kallstrom | Owner |
| Bob Kallstrom | Owner |
| Bruce Abel | Owner |
| Carl Moses | Owner |
| James Fields | Owner |
| Ken Slavin | Owner |
| Richard Kruckenberg | Owner |
| Ron Elmore | Owner |
| Terry Valentine | Owner |
| William Harris | Owner |
| Angel L. Garcia | Director, Global Retail Operations |
| Bob Guido | Director, Retail Operations, Midwest |
| Jay Heubner | Director, Application Development |
| Maurice Adams | Director, Intl Licensees |
| Maurice Ademe | Regional Director, Asia, Pacific |
| Mel Gregory | Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, Canada |
| Rigo Diaz | Regional Director, Latin America, Caribbean |
| Rob Collins | Director, Global Supply Chain |
| Scott McLean | Director of Transportation |
| Scott Zirlin | Director, Retail Support, Northeast Region |
| Tim Rignell | Director, Retail Support, Midwest Region |
| Tony Fyfe | Director, Agd Asia, Ltd. |
| Andrea Almeida | Regional Sales Manager, South America, Spain, Canary Islands |
| Bob Brown | Regional Manager, Middle East, Africa |
| Carey Skoglund | National Logistics Manager |
| Carl Biggerstaff | Hardware Manager |
| Chris Parks | Manager |
| Christopher Boniface | Assistant Manager, Public Relations |
| Cindy Sullivan | Manager |
| Diane Flynn | Manager, Technology Business |
| Frank Murphy | Manager, Retail Technology Prods |
| Gary Paulson | Manager, General Mdse |
| George Schuster | International Finance Manager |
| Ismael Diaz | International Logistics Manager, Miami Airc |
| Joe Nylen | Sales Manager |
| Julio Martinez | New Business Manager, Latin America, Caribbean |
| Keith Moon | Purchasing and Inventory Manager |
| Lee Guillemette | Hardware Manager |
| Mary Shryock | Hardware Manager |
| Nick Russell | Retail Business Manager |
| Pablo Garrido | Regional Sales Manager, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean |
| Patrick Duschkin | Manager |
| Robert Ybarra | Regional Manager, Europe, Canada |
| Roger Smith | Manager |
| Terrance Howard | Corporate Freight Consolidation Manager |
| Tim Maust | Manager |
| Karena Stone | Assistant Controller |
| Randy Clavell | Controller, Gm |
| Alma Gonzalez | Marketing Assistant, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean |
| Anne Flynn | Executive Assistant |
| Barb Horazdovsky | Executive Assistant |
| Carm Discianno | Accounts Payable Supervisor |
| Darlene Card | International Merchandising Assistant |
| Debbie Williams | Transportation Coordinator |
| Debby Freiman | Executive Assistant |
| Donna Flenard | General Counsel |
| Gloria Guerrero | Senior Marketing Assistant, South America, Spain, Canary Islands |
| Jagoda Spaseski | Analyst I |
| Jan Sypniewski | Executive Assistant |
| Joe Menotti | Telecomm Supervisor |
| Lyle Lee | International Associate Buyer |
| Meghan Allen | Merchandising Edi Administrator |
| Melissa Krch | Executive Assistant |
| Michelle Fligelman | Merchandising Assistant |
| Robin Rechenmacher | International Senior Staff Accountant |
| Rosa Serrano | International Merchandising Assistant |
| Sandy Brandt | Treasurer |
| Suzette Huggins | Executive Assistant |
| Tim Steiger | International Associate Buyer |
| Don Zimmerman | Director |
| Lon McAnally | Director |
| Ron McClinton | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| J. Thomas Glenn | Chairman |
| D. William Hagan | Board of Directors |
| Daniel L. Gust | Board of Directors |
| David S. Ziegler | Board of Directors |
| Eric R. Bibens | Board of Directors |
| Ernst Haberli | Board of Directors |
| Jeff Girard | Board of Directors |
| Jeffrey M. Schulein | Board of Directors |
| Jeffrey M. Schulien | Board of Directors |
| John M. Patricia | Board of Directors |
| Lori J. Terpstra | Board of Directors |
| Richard A. Karp | Board of Directors |
| Richard F Baalmann Jr | Board of Directors |
| Richard R. Baalmann | Board of Directors |
| Richard W. Stine | Board of Directors |
| William J. Bolton | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | President & CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Vice President | Current |
| University of Illinois | Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | General Counsel, Secretary & Senior Vice President | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President | Former |
| First Union Securities | Officer, Retail | Former |
| Northwestern University School of Law | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Senior Vice President, Intl & Paint | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Senior Vice President, Intl & Technology | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Supply Chain | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Retail Support Manager | Former |
| May Department Stores Co. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Retail | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, HR | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Inventory Analyst | Former |
| Bradley University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Business Development | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Business Development | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Retail Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Mdsg, Advertising & Marketing | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | General Accounting Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Retail Development, New Business & Co Stores | Current |
| University of Miami | Master of Business Administration Degree | Former |
| Hofstra University | Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, IT | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Retail Support | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Financial Reporting Manager | Former |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Controller | Former |
| Illinois State University | Graduate | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Vice President, Retail Support | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Owner | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Global Retail Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Retail Operations, Midwest | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Retail Operations, Midwest | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Application Development | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Application Development | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Intl Licensees | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Intl Licensees | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Director, Asia, Pacific | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, Canada | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Director, Latin America, Caribbean | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Global Supply Chain | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director of Transportation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Retail Support, Northeast Region | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Retail Support, Midwest Region | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director, Agd Asia, Ltd. | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Sales Manager, South America, Spain, Canary Islands | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Manager, Middle East, Africa | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | National Logistics Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Hardware Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Assistant Manager, Public Relations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager, Technology Business | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager, Retail Technology Prods | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager, General Mdse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Finance Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Logistics Manager, Miami Airc | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Sales Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | New Business Manager, Latin America, Caribbean | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Purchasing and Inventory Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Hardware Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Hardware Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Retail Business Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Sales Manager, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Regional Manager, Europe, Canada | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Corporate Freight Consolidation Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Manager | Current |
As Executive Vice President since October 2000, Rita is responsible for the Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources, Administration and Strategic Planning for the company. She joined Ace in 1986 as an Assistant Controller. In June 1988, she was promoted to Controller, and in December 1991 was named Vice President, Controller. In December 1993 she was named Vice President Finance and in September 1997 was promoted to Senior Vice President Wholesale. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Rita earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1978. Before joining Ace, she worked for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., where she spearheaded the audit team from 1978 to 1986.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Assistant Controller | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Controller, Gm | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Marketing Assistant, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Accounts Payable Supervisor | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Merchandising Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Transportation Coordinator | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | General Counsel | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Senior Marketing Assistant, South America, Spain, Canary Islands | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Analyst I | Current |
Ray assumed his role of President and CEO in April 2005. He joined Ace in 1994 as a Director of Retail Operations for the Western Division. He was promoted to Vice President Retail Development and Marketing in September 1997 and was named Vice President of Merchandising in September of 1998. In October 2000, he was promoted to Executive Vice President Retail and in April 2004 was named Executive Vice President and COO. He then became President and COO in January 2005. Prior to joining Ace, Ray was president of Coast to Coast. He is a 1975 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Southern Illinois University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Telecomm Supervisor | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Associate Buyer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Merchandising Edi Administrator | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Merchandising Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Senior Staff Accountant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Merchandising Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Treasurer | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Treasurer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Executive Assistant | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | International Associate Buyer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Chairman | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
Ziegler is Vice President of Z Hardware Co., a 10-store Ace chain in the north western suburbs of Chicago. Ziegler earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Drake University and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the family business in 1979, he worked for three years at Arthur Young & Co.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Z Hardware Co. | Vice President | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Drake University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nanomedex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Pathmark Stores, Inc. | Senior Management | Former |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Senior Management | Former |
| Columbia University | M.B.A. In Finance & Marketing | Former |
| Columbia Business School | M.B.A. | Former |
| Michigan State University | B.A. Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Escalade Inc. | President | Current |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Ace Hardware Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bemis Company, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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Ace Hardware, Activant Extend Point-of-Sale Partnership
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Activant Solutions and Ace Hardware Announce Collaborative Agreement
