We supply America • Season 2 • Episode 1 • PG • 19 min 

First Supply: 125 Years Strong Distributing Innovation & Partnership

The people of First Supply acknowledge the special place they find themselves today, one that only about half a percent (0.5%) of companies achieve – one hundred, twenty-five years of independence and family leadership. In this inspired film, we hear directly from the people of First Supply to get their insight into its culture, leadership, and innovation. Committed to the future and each other, you’ll be inspired by how the people of First Supply are creating their future by distributing innovation and partnership to communities for generations.

Championing The Noble Generation of leadership

There is a shift taking place. A noble shift of humanity in leadership. At First Supply, this shift in leadership – demonstrated by the noble generation of leaders now emerging throughout distribution – is on full display as we meet those who strive to fulfill their potential while building the business for the next 125 years.

starring in this episode

Katie Poehling Seymour

President & Chief Executive Officer

Michael Miller

General Manager

Nathan Rubner

Regional Operations Manager

Lori Quinn

Process Improvement Manager

Jose Rivera

Branch Manager

Jade Phelps

Store Manager

Full Interview With CEO Katie Poehling Seymour

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Special Thanks To Our Partners

Led by founder Dirk Beveridge, UnleashWD is a design, innovation, and strategy firm who transforms legacy wholesale distributors into nimble and innovative market leaders.

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software who designs modern, intuitive, and agile solutions that help wholesale distributors achieve continuous innovation to be more competitive.

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exclusive Leader interview

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