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Endries International appoints Wally Tappe as Vice President of Sales. As we continue to evolve our sales organization and expand our market reach, Wally is the right leader to help us get there." - Dan Crociata BRILLION, WI, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Endries International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Wally Tappe as Vice President of Sales, strengthening the company's commercial leadership as it continues to scale its go-to-market capabilities. Tappe brings more than two decades of sales leadership experience in distribution and B2B channels, with a track record of scaling sales teams, delivering measurable results and guiding businesses through change. He joins Endries from The Home Depot's wholesale division, where he led the Texas market and expanded the outside sales force while establishing core wholesale capabilities, including sales activity standards, quoting processes and market execution. Before joining The Home Depot, Tappe served as Director of Sales at HD Supply, leading a multistate team. He played a central role in post-acquisition integration following The Home Depot's purchase of HD Supply, including territory redesign, compensation restructuring and organizational alignment. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Fastenal, advancing to District Manager while building deep distribution experience. Tappe holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in business management, both from Texas A&M University-Commerce. "Wally has spent his career growing distribution businesses and building the kind of teams that win. He knows how to drive accountability, develop talent and execute in complex commercial environments. As we continue to evolve our sales organization and expand our market reach, Wally is the right leader to help us get there," said Dan Crociata, President and CEO of Endries International. Tappe will lead Endries' sales organization with a focus on accelerating performance, strengthening customer relationships, sharpening execution and developing talent. His appointment is part of Endries' broader transformation as the company deepens its position as a trusted supply chain partner for manufacturers across North America. "What attracted me to Endries is its strong culture, exceptional people and unwavering commitment to its customers. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building high-performing teams, developing leaders and creating commercial strategies that drive sustainable growth. I'm excited to partner with this talented organization as we continue building on Endries' strong foundation," said Wally Tappe, Vice President of Sales at Endries International. About Endries International, Inc. Endries International is a leading distributor of fasteners and Class C components, providing supply chain solutions to manufacturers across North America. Headquartered in Brillion, Wis., Endries serves customers across a broad range of industrial end markets with a focus on reducing complexity, improving efficiency and delivering measurable value at the point of production. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

AFFLINK appoints new VP of distribution. The new leader has extensive industry experience from HD Supply, Home Depot Pro and the latter's acquired companies Supplyworks and Interline. AFFLINK - a national collective of independent packaging MRO, foodservice, safety and office supply distributors and manufacturers - has hired John Carr as the company's new vice president of distribution. Carr joins Tuscaloosa, AL-based AFFLINK - owned by Performance Food Group - after spending the past four years as Regional Sales Director of HD Supply. Before that, he held regional sales leadership from 2011-2022 at The Home Depot Pro Institutional, SupplyWorks and Interline, with the latter two eventually acquired by The Home Depot. He previously served as VP of Sales & Marketing a former AFFLINK member Northern Colorado Paper. In an April 15 news release, AFFLINK touted Carr's track record of driving growth, building high-performing teams and delivering customer-focused solutions that will translate well into serving AFFLINK members. "John understands our members intimately because he was one," said Michael Wilson, President and CEO of AFFLINK. "He believes in the strength and value of distribution and will help champion our vision of being the 'Home of the Independent.' John's experience in both the independent channel and large national organizations certainly gives him a perspective that is critical to our continued growth, but it's his talent and passion that make him a cultural fit for our organization." As the group's new distribution leader, John will oversee AFFLINK's member support teams - internal and regional - customer care and the national and strategic accounts business. AFFLINK connects over 250 manufacturers with over 300 independent distributors across the United States and Canada. "Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead across independent, national and hybrid distribution environments, and I look forward to bringing those experiences to support our members and help them deliver greater value to their customers," Carr added. "Just as importantly, I approach this role with a strong desire to listen and learn - building trust, understanding each member's unique business and identifying opportunities to drive success together." Recommended Reading