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Graybar named to Selling Power magazine's 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2026 list. Company Recognized on Prestigious List for 21 Years ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 10, 2026 - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that it has been named to Selling Power's prestigious annual list of the 60 Best Companies to Sell For. This year marks the 21st time Graybar has appeared on the list. "We are honored to be recognized by Selling Power as one of its 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2026," said Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen M. Mazzarella. "Since 1929, Graybar has been defined by our employee ownership culture, which provides opportunities for our employees to build rewarding careers and share in the company's success. As our industry evolves, we continue to invest in technology, training, and development that helps our people grow and deliver an outstanding customer experience. This recognition reflects the impact of those investments and celebrates the dedication of our sales and support teams, who create value for our customers every day." "In a sales landscape defined by rapid AI adoption, economic uncertainty, and increasingly informed buyers, the 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2026 have distinguished themselves by building sales organizations that are both technologically advanced and deeply human," said Selling Power Publisher and Founder Gerhard Gschwandtner. "These companies are investing in smarter tools, data-driven processes, continuous training, and strong coaching cultures that help sales professionals create value at every stage of the buyer journey. By combining innovation with trust, collaboration, and a commitment to employee success, they are setting the standard for what high-performing sales teams need to thrive in today's competitive marketplace." Earlier this year, Graybar was named a 2026 US Best Managed Company from Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the third consecutive year. In addition, Graybar was named a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner for the sixth consecutive year. To view available career opportunities at Graybar, please visit graybar.com/careers. Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 355 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.

Graybar appoints pricing, shared services leaders. Graybar has promoted a longtime executive to oversee pricing strategy and hired a new leader to head its shared services operations. March 17, 2026 Graybar has promoted a longtime executive to oversee pricing strategy and hired a new leader to head its shared services operations, the company said. Najam Chohan has been named vice president of strategic pricing. A 1998 hire, Chohan most recently served as director of finance for Graybar's California district. In his new role, he will lead the company's pricing strategy, with an emphasis on using data and technology to support profitability and align pricing with customer demand. Chohan holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Tulane University and a Master of Business Administration in finance from Bentley University. Graybar also appointed Paul Ferguson as vice president of shared services. Ferguson joins the company from Emerson, where he spent 15 years, most recently as vice president of global financial and business services. Ferguson will oversee Graybar's shared services organization, focusing on process standardization and the expanded use of automation and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and service delivery. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from Carthage College and is a certified public accountant. CEO Kathleen Mazzarella said the appointments support the company's ongoing operational and technology initiatives. Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, distributes electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provides supply chain and logistics services. The employee-owned company operates more than 355 distribution facilities across North America.