Ron Paulson advises executive leadership teams, investors and Boards of Directors of public and private companies on ecommerce, distribution and procurement strategies, commercial and sales growth, business development, general management, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. He draws on 30-plus years of experience at W.W. Grainger Inc., holding several leadership positions including vice president of business development, regional branch service vice president, and president and general manager for Grainger FindMRO. He is a growth architect with a record of starting and scaling up businesses throughout his career. He has successfully launched service offerings and strategic partnerships in facilities, safety, industrial hygiene, technical repair, energy and lighting.

Eric Wessinger is the President & CEO of Richards Supply Company. Richards is the leading independent distributor of industrial and contractor supplies in Central and North Texas.   Founded in Waco, TX in 1937, Richards has additional branches in Fort Worth and Temple. Eric is a second-generation leader, taking over the CEO role from his father, Steve, in 2019. Eric received his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Arizona and his MBA from Arizona State University. Before joining Richards in 2009, Eric spent 10 years in professional recruiting in Phoenix, AZ. Eric currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Industrial & Safety Division of Affiliated Distributors. When not working, Eric likes to get outside for hiking, live music, and the occasional white water rafting trip.  He lives in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Lauren and their two children Carson (17) and Sloane (14).   

Dirk Beveridge is the founder of UnleashWD, Executive Producer at We Supply America, President of the Beveridge Consulting Group and Champion for the noble calling of distribution for over 36 years. His one-of-a-kind perspective on the future of wholesale distribution has guided his mission to advance the growth, relevance and transformation of the industry, helping distributors thrive. Learn more about Dirk by visiting WeSupplyAmerica.net. Join Dirk on his Force for Good LinkedIn Live, broadcast from Greece. Learn more.