American Solutions for Business extends appreciation to the members of the Vendor Advisory Board concluding their term. These individuals, who have been actively contributing since 2022, participated in both virtual and in-person meetings, offering valuable insights to ASB leadership in events, marketing, technology, and various business aspects. Their dedicated efforts have enhanced relationships with supplier partners, thereby providing ASB associates with increased resources to drive sales growth. Continue reading to learn their insight regarding their experiences.
“The most valuable part of this board, to me, is the space that ASB creates for open and transparent idea sharing. This is part of ASB’s DNA, but it is unique and appreciated. The candid discussions about our industry, trends and economic predictors help all of us be better strategists in support of each other. We have a responsibility to a shared customer collective and the Vendor Board provides a method to test ideas and make meaningful changes.”
Beth Marston
Vice President of Sales | Navitor
“It was an honor, and I am extremely grateful to have served on the ASB advisory board. American has always extended a warm welcome to its vendors, and this experience has truly taken that to another level. The unique aspect lies in the sincere consideration given to our input, which is rare in our industry. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and be part of such a collaborative and receptive environment.”
Bob Saunders
Vice President of Sales | Wise
“Serving on the ASB Vendor Advisory Board has been a pleasure. ASB truly values and appreciates the feedback from such a diverse group of vendors. I have personally learned a lot from each of the other board members and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of such a distinguished group.”
Jarod Thorndike
Vice President of Business Development | SAGE
“By seeking out key vendor partners and collaborating with those partners on initiatives such as marketing, events, products, and services, ASB delivers market-leading initiatives that have been vetted and enhanced by the wisdom of a team. I’ve truly enjoyed my term on the committee for several reasons: the opportunity to learn from and contribute to those discussions; the opportunity to better understand the challenges and complexities that distributors and suppliers must navigate together; and the reward of extending my industry network both within ASB and across the supplier community.”
Kevin Walsh
President | Showdown Displays
“I want to thank the entire ASB team for allowing me to be a part of the Vendor Advisory Board. It’s been an honor to work with such a collaborative team to find better ways to grow together. It was also a great opportunity to network and learn from other industry veterans.”
Melissa Ralston
Chief Revenue Officer, Sales & Marketing | Koozie Group
“Being on the Supplier Advisory Board for ASB was an absolute honor. Not only being hand selected by one of the top Distributors in this industry, but moreover the fact that they take this board seriously. I’ve been able to sit in a room of peers and genuinely contribute to the future navigation of Supplier relationships and experiences for ASB. I feel this board is one of the many weapons ASB has in its overall growth arsenal.”
Mike Szymczak
“It was a privilege as a Patriot Partner to serve on the Vendor Advisory Board. I appreciated the open exchange and the willingness of everyone to collaborate. Difficult questions were raised and addressed. All feedback was welcomed. I applaud American for the value they place on the partners who served and continue to serve. Thank you for this most rewarding experience.”
Roni Wright
Vice President | The Book Company
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