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Industrial Controls Welcomes Jean Preston to Its Management Team
Industrial Controls Welcomes Jean Preston to Its Management Team
Jean Preston, former chief operating officer of Noland Company and a 32-year veteran of the wholesale distribution industry, has joined Industrial Controls Distributors, LLC as Vice President of Operations.
Industrial Controls, headquartered in Wanamassa, is a leading distributor of commercial HVAC controls, process instrumentation, factory automation and valves.
At the time of its sale to WinWholesale in 2005, Noland was a leading distributor of industrial, plumbing and HVAC products, with more than 100 branches in the South. Preston continued to manage Noland’s branch operations for WinWholesale until earlier last year.
“Jean brings a diverse set of extremely valuable skills to the company, “ said Joe Eichelberger, Industrial Controls’ President. “Under his leadership, Noland revolutionized branch operations, created process efficiencies, reduced operating costs and significantly increased bottom-line profitability.
“In addition, Jean was instrumental in Noland’s success as a pioneer in integrated supply and bar-coding technology in our industry, and played a key role in acquisitions. There’s no doubt that his expertise in all these areas will allow us to expand our competitive edge in industrial and commercial distribution as we move forward.”.
“I consider this a great opportunity,” Preston said. “I am so impressed with the caliber of people who make up the Industrial Controls organization. The problem-solvers in the field, the premium line of products, the extensive product training program and the state-of-the-art, customer-friendly online catalog all point to an organization that is poised for great success. I am delighted to be a part of it.”
Industrial Controls has 19 offices covering 22 states throughout the Northeast and Midwest, as well as three regional distribution centers. To request quotes, place and expedite orders , obtain technical information or order a catalog, visit Industrial Controls’ website at industrialcontrolsonline.com.
