Top Journalists in Wholesalers and Distributors
Mike Hockett Modern Distribution Management (MDM)
Executive Editor at Modern Distribution Management (MDM). Leads coverage across articles, podcasts and webcasts focused on independent distributors and their suppliers. Specialties: Wholesale distribution strategy, M&A news, sales/marketing trends, research reports, industry events.
Eric Smith Modern Distribution Management (MDM)
Senior Editor at MDM and award‑winning business journalist covering economic and competitive dynamics in wholesale distribution. Specialties: Economic outlooks for distributors, consolidation/M&A, public-company and SMB analysis across wholesale channels.
Tom Gale Modern Distribution Management (MDM)
Strategic Advisor (longtime publisher/analyst) at MDM; a leading researcher and commentator on independent distribution channel trends. Specialties: Distribution channel economics, consolidation, technology adoption, benchmarking and executive strategy.
Jim Lucy Electrical Wholesaling
Editor‑in‑Chief of Electrical Wholesaling; 40+ years covering electrical distributors and the Electrical Marketing newsletter. Specialties: Electrical distribution market, market data and local economics, energy/lighting, channel competition.
Michael Morris Electrical Wholesaling
Associate Editor at Electrical Wholesaling contributing news and product coverage for the electrical distribution channel. Specialties: Electrical wholesaling news, new products and market developments for distributors.
Anna Wells Industrial Distribution (ID)
Executive Editor leading Industrial Distribution’s daily news and marquee research (Big 50, Salary Report, SODO). Specialties: Industrial distribution leadership, Big 50 rankings, operations/sales modernization, pricing and e‑commerce.
Andy Szal Industrial Distribution (ID)
Editor at Industrial Distribution focusing on day‑to‑day industry news and market developments affecting distributors. Specialties: Breaking news for industrial distributors, policy/operations updates, technology and workforce.
Jeff Reinke Industrial Distribution (ID)
Editorial Director at Industrial Distribution overseeing coverage of the distributor/supplier marketplace and ID’s research products. Specialties: Editorial strategy for industrial distribution; executive interviews; technology and channel transformation.
Natalie Forster Supply House Times
Editorial Director (formerly Chief Editor) at Supply House Times, the official publication of the American Supply Association. Specialties: PHCP‑PVF wholesale distribution, buying groups/ASA, showroom and rep network coverage, M&A and workforce.
Kristen R. Bayles Supply House Times
Associate Editor at Supply House Times covering plumbing, HVAC and PVF distributors and manufacturers’ reps. Specialties: PHCP and HVAC distribution news, next‑gen talent and DEI features, regulatory/standards updates.
Ruth Mitchell The Wholesaler (PHCPPros)
Editor‑in‑Chief of The Wholesaler (PHCPPros), long‑time industry advocate profiling distributors and channel partners. Specialties: PHCP/PVF wholesaler profiles, leadership/culture, buying groups and association news.
Scott Costa tED magazine (NAED)
Publisher of tED magazine/tedmag.com and prominent voice on electrical wholesale issues for NAED members. Specialties: Electrical distribution strategy and marketing, supply chain policy, lighting channel trends; host of DistributED podcast.
Nicky Herron tED magazine (NAED)
Online Editor at tED magazine and electrifiED, coordinating web publishing and industry initiatives for the electrical channel. Specialties: Daily digital coverage for electrical distributors, community features and recognition programs.
Rich Vurva Industrial Supply Magazine
Publisher/Editor of Industrial Supply Magazine, a long‑running title focused on the industrial/MRO distribution community. Specialties: MRO/industrial distribution company features, warehouse/materials handling, e‑commerce/ERP.
Marina Mayer Food Logistics
Content Director/Editor‑in‑Chief for Food Logistics and the Supply Chain Network, leading awards and cold‑chain coverage. Specialties: Food & beverage wholesale/cold chain logistics, 3PLs and distribution technology; Women in Supply Chain leadership.
Greg Lindenberg CSP Daily News (Winsight)
Digital Editor at CSP Daily News with decades covering c‑store supply chains and distributor initiatives. Specialties: Convenience/foodservice distribution (McLane, Core‑Mark), M&A and corporate news impacting distributor programs.
Bill Wilson Supermarket News
Senior Editor at Supermarket News regularly covering wholesale/distributor developments within grocery. Specialties: Grocery wholesale and distributor beats (UNFI, C&S, KeHE), corporate operations and restructuring.
Taryn Pfalzgraf Produce Blue Book (The Produce Reporter)
Editorial Director at Produce Blue Book, overseeing news and analysis for produce distributors and trading partners. Specialties: Fresh produce supply chain, distributor/shipper news, class actions/realignments affecting wholesale markets.
Jennifer Strailey The Packer (Farm Journal)
Editorial Director at The Packer, leading coverage of post‑harvest supply, distribution and marketing in fresh produce. Specialties: Produce distribution and retail buying, policy and market trends impacting shippers and wholesalers.
Heike Dieckmann Office Products International (OPI)
Editor at Office Products International (OPI), reporting on the global business supplies distribution ecosystem. Specialties: Business supplies channel (office products) including wholesalers/distributors (Essendant, SP Richards), European/US market.
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