by Jacob Musselman | Jul 1, 2026 | Operational Insights
Joe Swortz, a U.S. Army veteran and a financial controller in the independent channel, attributes his current leadership and teamwork skills to his time in the military. Motivated by the desire to go to college without financially impacting his parents, Swortz joined...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 30, 2025 | Operational Insights
From political leaders to CEOs, sports to the military, leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but the one attribute most have in common is a strong group of people supporting them. Having a solid team around them not only allows leaders to succeed in the short term,...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News
Leadership comes in many different forms, as seen in this year’s Top Guns Awards honorees and the long list of Top Guns Awards honorees the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized since 2007. Meet the 2025 honorees in the May 2025 issue of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Aug 31, 2024 | Industry News
Understanding key concepts of leadership, personal development and merchandising are crucial to being a successful retail manager. The Foundations of Retail Program, led by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), offers comprehensive online courses...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 30, 2024 | Industry News
Since cutting his teeth at an independent hardware store all through high school, Al Comeaux has lived, led and researched change from inside numerous organizations, including senior leadership positions at Travelocity, GE, Sabre and American Airlines. Today, he helps...
