TruServ Canada announced the retirements of four key managers at their National Buying Market this weekend.
"We have several managers, with a long history in our Company, who will transition into retirement at the end October," said Bill Morrison, President of TruServ Canada during the Market presentations. "It has been an honour to work with them."
Wilf Gerhardt, National Manager, Business Development, will retire after 43 years. His career started at Macleods in 1973, he continued to excel and eventually became a store Manager. Wilf moved to the Winnipeg office in 1983 where he has held several positions working closely with independent dealers across Canada. He has been a source of knowledge and expertise for his co-workers and for many store owners over the years. Wilf’s responsibilities will be transitioned to Guy Lichter, Director of Dealer Development & Support.
After 40 years with the Company, Donna Glasman will retire. Through the years she held various positions from Sales Promotions, assistant buyer, buyer for Homegoods, Merchandising Manager and in 1992 Manager, Marketing & Advertising. Through the last 20 years, leading the Marketing & Advertising team, Donna has been instrumental in building a strong and effective Marketing program for TruServ Canada Dealers. Donna’s responsibilities will be transitioned to Lora Deighton, Marketing/Communications Manager.
Terry Derraugh, Vice President of Merchandising, has played an integral role with the Company for the last 31 years. Like Wilf, he was a store manager, Director of Store Operations, Director of merchandising/Advertising and in 2002 became the Vice President of Merchandising. His long history in retail has served Terry and the Company well, his contributions are extensive. Terry’s responsibilities will be assumed by Greg Hollander, Merchandising Manager and Luc Roy, Merchandise Program Manager.
Although not retiring, Serge Vezina, Director of Sales & Business Development – East, will be leaving TruServ Canada at the end of October. Serge joined TruServ Canada in 2011. He brought with him over 30 years of experience in recruiting and supporting independent retailers as the Senior Director, Dealers in Canada for RONA.
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