Press Releases

First Supply Expands Detroit Presence with New Branch Location

11/7/2024

First Supply is excited to announce the upcoming opening of a new branch in Madison Heights, MI

First Supply Celebrates Employee Value Proposition Launch and Industry Recognitions

10/16/2024

First Supply is proud to officially announce the launch of a new Employee Value Proposition (EVP), following a week of activities celebrating what makes the company a unique and fulfilling place to work.

BlueRock TMS Selected by First Supply to Provide its Transportation Management Software System for New Advanced Distribution Facility in Wisconsin

9/3/2024

BlueRock TMS Selected by First Supply to Provide its Transportation Management Software System for New Advanced Distribution Facility in Wisconsin System to enhance First Supply’s visibility across its entire supply chain while providing best-in-class service for its customers.

First Supply Wins 2024 Top Workplaces Industry Award

7/10/2024

First Supply announced today that it is a 2024 Top Workplaces for Distribution winner. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that builds and brands employers of choice, determines the awards. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets.

First Supply Partners with Exotec to Boost its Operational Capabilities and Support Business Growth

5/21/2024

First Supply Partners with Exotec to Boost its Operational Capabilities and Support Business Growth. The new distribution center will serve all of the company’s branch locations in the Upper Midwest as well as direct-to-customer deliveries.

Press Release Archives

  • First Supply Announces Katie Poehling Seymour as Chief Executive Officer and President

    First Supply has announced Katie Poehling Seymour as CEO and President. She will succeed Joe Poehling who assumes the role of Chairman Emeritus.

  • First Supply Announces the Retirement of Jerry Barnett

    After 8 years with First Supply and 40 total years in the industry, Jerry Barnett will be retiring on July 2, 2020.

  • First Supply Announces the Retirement of Mike Hickok

    On June 12, 2020, after 42+ years with First Supply, Mike Hickok will be taking another new adventure – retirement!

  • First Supply Announces Allen Jaedike as Corporate HVAC Channel Manager

    Allen Jaedike will have corporate leadership responsibility for First Supply’s HVAC division moving forward. Tasked with leading the department towards achieving profitable sales growth throughout the organization, he will be working alongside our local management teams to develop the best “go to market” strategies possible.

  • Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is something that we at First Supply, Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Stores and Kohler Signature Stores by First Supply are monitoring very closely.

  • First Supply Announces Succession Plan for the Northern Region

    First Supply LLC has announced that Matt Klika has accepted the role of General Manager for the Northern Region, following the retirement of Ron Cherney.

  • First Supply Announces New Appointments

    First Supply has announced that Scott Boehlke has accepted the role of general manager for the newly created eastern region of the company, and Dave Lyneis has accepted the role of director of logistics and warehouse operations.

  • Gerhard’s Joins Forces with Kohler Signature Store in Edina

    First Supply is expanding its presence in Edina, Minnesota, with the addition of Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store. Both brands are solely owned and operated by First Supply. With Gerhard’s providing expertise in kitchen design combined with Kohler’s renowned plumbing prowess, customers will find the expanded Edina destination to be the perfect one-stop shopping experience for kitchen and bath projects.

  • The Passing of Ed Felten, Chairman Emeritus

    It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Chairman Emeritus, Ed Felten at the age of 80. Having served as the First Supply President and Chairman, as well as the President of the American Supply Association in 1998, Ed was truly a legend in the industry. Even while courageously battling cancer for the past several years, Ed would never hesitate in offering his guidance when asked. He will be truly missed!

  • Gerhard’s Kitchen and Bath Stores Lower the Boom on Country Music Festival

    Country Boom, LLC is proud to announce that Gerhard’s Kitchen and Bath Stores will be the major sponsor of the Country Boom music festival that will be held from July 11 – 13, 2019 at Maple Grove Venues in West Salem, WI. Country Boom will be featuring regional and national country music artists, food and beverages, camping, and a first class facility and venue that are unique in both size and amenities.