Knight to Lead IMARK Electrical

According to an email sent to IMARK Electrical members and manufacturers, Jerry Knight, Vice President of Supplier Relations for IMARK Electrical has been promoted to Executive Vice President of IMARK Electrical and will become President of IMARK Electrical in November.

The notice stated:

“The Board of IMARK Electrical, Inc. announced today that Jerry Knight has accepted the role of Executive Vice President with a transition plan working alongside Bob Smith to become the President, November 1, 2020.

Bob Smith will continue in his role as CEO of IMARK Group, Inc. overseeing the continued development of the new multi-vertical business. IMARK Group is a Federated Cooperative consisting of BLUE HAWK HVAC/R, IMARK Plumbing, IMARK Electrical, LPG (Luxury Products Group) and IM Supply, a National Account Solution.

Knight has been with IMARK for over 18 years as the Vice President of
Supplier Relations and Development. Jerry has held various sales and
marketing positions with Crouse-Hinds, OZ/Gedney, DualLite and Hubbell Lighting.

Bob Powers, President of Edges Group, Sacramento, CA and IMARK Electrical and IMARK Group Chairperson commented that: “Jerry has been a terrific leader for IMARK Electrical and knows virtually everyone in both the supplier and membership community. We are very fortunate to have someone of Jerry’s caliber to transition into the President’s position for IMARK Electrical.”

According to Bob Smith: “Jerry’s integrity and overall knowledge has contributed to him becoming one of the most capable and well-respected leaders in the industry. I am confident in his abilities to lead IMARK Electrical.”

“I am pleased that the IMARK board expressed confidence in my ability to lead the IMARK Electrical team including our 700 US and 37 Canadian members,” said Knight. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to continue working in such a fine organization that aligns with my personal values. IMARK has done a terrific job assisting our independent wholesaler members thrive while also helping our preferred suppliers grow their sales and market share.”

Congratulations to Jerry. Having known him for over 25 years … from back in the O-Z/Gedney days, Jerry well understands the unique dynamic between distributors and manufacturers and has always been a strong advocate of independent distribution and an IMARK advocate. In fact, back in the ’90’s, IMARK (and previously TIED) was the only marketing group that OZ supported. Jerry will be a strong advocate for IMARK members.