Marc Blaushild recently named his son, Brian Blaushild, president of Famous Supply. Brian is the fourth-generation family member to lead Famous Supply, a distributor based out of Akron, Ohio.

Brian said, “When my father first shared his belief in me about my new role change, I was very humbled and extremely grateful because I saw how hard he and my grandfather Jay worked their entire lives to help make Famous what it is today. There is nothing more exciting than the opportunity to follow in their footsteps and help lead Famous as we continue to invest, grow, and evolve.”

Marc will continue in an active role as Chairman and CEO. Marc Blaushild said, “I could not be more proud of Brian and his professional achievements. Watching him work hard to learn our business and industry has been a joy to see. More importantly, the way he has built trust and developed personal relationships with everyone he works with has been inspiring. Brian has earned this opportunity, and it will be exciting to watch him and Famous continue to grow.”

Since 1933, Famous Supply has been fundamentally different than most organizations. Four generations of the Blaushild family have worked to build a purpose-driven business whose family culture extends to close to 1,000 associates, thousands of loyal customers, and so many valued suppliers. Being a multigenerational business gives Famous the advantage of stability and sustainability. It enables us to better relate to our valued customers, many of whom have grown their family businesses right alongside us and our amazing team of associates.

Brian shared, “When I think about what I’m most proud of, a few things quickly come to mind. We’re continuing to innovate and transform our business. We’ve implemented so much technology, distribution, and logistics to help serve our customers faster and better. We keep growing by adding locations and putting more inventory in our local markets. Most importantly, it’s the sense of pride I feel when I walk through our branches and see dedicated associates truly loving their job. My most important priority at Famous is continuing to make sure our unique and special culture stays intact and that we are an incredible place to work.”

John Palermo, chief sales officer, who recently celebrated his 45th year with Famous shared, “It’s not often that you can look at someone Brian’s age and see a person as passionate as he is about his responsibilities to his work and all the associates he works with. He is dedicated to the success of our company and to his family’s legacy in distribution.”