We supply America • Season 2 • Episode 4 • PG • 19 min 

Building Futures, One Job At A Time

Founded in 1898, with roots dating back to 1868, this week’s film tells the story of this employee-owned and purpose-driven organization, comprised of over 850 team members, each committed to serving fellow employee-owners, its partners, and communities toward building a better America.

Championing The Noble Calling of Distribution

The future of distribution is people, and the noble generation of leadership at DSG builds their strategy around their people. Focusing on the individual to grow, thrive, and fulfill their potential is at the core of DSG. And they back this commitment up with investment in people. The result is a family culture of thriving individuals who each day “step into my world” of employee ownership.

starring in this episode

Paul Kennedy

President & Chief Executive Officer

Melissa Lunak

Chief Human Resources Officer

Cameron Pederson

Regional Sales Manager, ND

Jase Rosendahl

Corporate Purchasing Manager, Mechanical

Kristin Espelien

WI Sales Engagement Coordinator

Cole Mercier

Communications & Engagement Strategist

Rich Martin

Warehouse Manager

Julianne Turk

Chief Financial Officer

Chris Buelow

Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Full Interview With CEO Paul Kennedy

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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.

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