People On the Move -Jan. 10 2025 Update

Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) (Arlington, VA):  IDEA appointed Patrick Knight as president, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in helping organizations optimize performance, strengthen customer relationships, and expand into new markets. His proven track record in strategic leadership and innovation positions him well to guide IDEA into its next phase of growth and success.

United Electric Supply (Wilmington, DE): The company announced five key leadership changes. Tony Buonocore has been promoted to president of United Electric Supply. Previously serving as VP of Industry Sales and Field Services, Buonocore helped United expand its services offering and sales strategies. He will now oversee the company’s sales and operations teams. His leadership and vision will be instrumental in guiding the company into the future.
Becky Starkey has been promoted to VP-Marketing and Supplier Advancement. In her new role, she will continue to drive United’s marketing and e-commerce strategy while overseeing supplier advancement. She will focus on developing and implementing growth strategies with key suppliers and customers, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals.

In other personnel news at the company, Montana Nuble has been named Senior Regional Service Center (RSC) Manager, a promotion from RSC manager. He will continue to manage the company’s Culpeper Regional Service Center, where he supported the exponential growth of United’s wire capabilities. His expanded responsibilities will leverage his expertise in testing and implementing new technologies, process improvements and training programs across all United’s RSC’s.
Susan Kerner was also promoted and has transitioned from a previous role in strategic pricing and analytics to Director of Data Analytics and Digital Innovation. Her expertise in data, systems, project management and forward-thinking approach will advance United’s focus on digital innovation. In her new role, she will lead the implementation of innovative digital solutions and manage existing applications to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Tammy Brindle has also been promoted and is now Product Manager-Gear, Chesapeake Territory. Previously, she was a product specialist in the gear department and has extensive industry experience as a project manager. In her new role, she will leverage her expertise to drive project management, product strategy and operational success within the gear department.

Champion Fiberglass (Houston, TX): Scott Patchan was promoted to executive VP Sales & Marketing. He has been with Champion Fiberglass for over a decade and has more than 30 years of experience in the construction, manufacturing and distribution industries.

NSI Industries (Huntersville, NC): The company made some changes within its Commercial division designed to strengthen the company’s sales strategy and enhance relationships with NSI’s largest customers. Mark Fallico has been promoted to VP of Sales and will lead NSI’s sales efforts across all markets, and Tom Wallace will transition to VP of National Accounts.