The Road Runner*May 2016 Number 670
O� cial Publication of
TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUB“BOOSTING THE HARDWARE INDUSTRY SINCE 1935”
Eilan Hotel & SpaSan Antonio, TXJune 9-12, 2016
HEADQUARTERS
601 De La Cruz, Weatherford, TX. 76085Phone: (817) 596-0093
Fax: (817) 596-0093
*Name registered in U.S. Patent O� ce
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THBC/TWHA ConventionEilan Hotel & SpaJune 9-12, 2016
O� cersBob McKinney, PresidentBill Smith, 1st Vice PresidentJack Brown, 2nd Vice PresidentGene Smithwick, Secretary/Treasurer
Executive CommitteeDonnie O’Malley, ChairmanTom PageSteven MullenTerri Flores
Advisory BoardBrandon Martin
Convention Committees
Thursday NightTom PageBill SmithBob McKinneyJack Brown
Friday EventsGene SmithwickSteven MullenBrandon MartinDonnie O’Malley
Saturday NightBill SmithTerri Flores
GolfGene Smithwick
Tabletop ConferenceTom Page
Sgt. At ArmsMark Lucy
HospitalityBill SmithTerri FloresMark LucyBrandon Martin
We are Back in TexasYawl up for a good time? � at’s all the Texas slang a Chicagoan knows. I just want to be the � rst to welcome everyone to San Antonio for the upcoming 2016 Texas Hardware Boosters Convention. I know you’re going to enjoy the Elian Hotel; and all they have to o� er. Upon arrival we will have an opening reception in the lobby of the hotel and beer, wine, and cheese will be served. You will � nd that there are a lot of activities within very close proximity to the hotel. � ese include top notch dining, shoping, golf at Top Golf, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, and much more. � e complimentary hotel shuttles are designed to shuttle you to all nearby attractions.
I am very excited about our Friday night event at Enchanted Springs Ranch. � ere will be a lot of activities for kids and adults. Take advantage of pictures with longhorns, face painting, caricature artist, wagon rides, the professional rodeo, in� atable jump house, and we must not forget the “Steak Cookout” by our own master grillers. If you have children or grandchildren this will be the most kid friendly THBC in recent years, so please make sure they attend.
Have a safe trip, and I look forward to seeing everyone real soon... Yee Haw!
Robert McKinney
Baron Mfg. Co LLC
President THBC 2016
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Texas Wholesale Hardware Association2015 - 2016 O� cers
“Serving the Hardware Industry For Three Century’s”
ADVANCE REGISTRATION WHOLESALERS
BLISH MIZEWayne Lueckenho� & Belinda Kempt
BECKNELL WHOLESALERon & Donna Chandler, Pat Heath, James & Jane Gibson
Matt & Ti� any Chandler
BUTTERY HARDWAREClinton & Cynthia Lang, Jimmy & Karen Hoerster
C.C. DISTRIBUTORS
Richard & Lori Cole
H.D.W., INCBilly & Angie Stapleton, Mike Wilson
HANDY HARDWARE WHOLESALE, INCJonathan & Andrea Vacek
Boyd & Becky White
PRESIDENTClinton Lang
SECRETARY/TREASURERJimmy Hoerster, Buttery Co.
Board MembersRon ChandlerRichard Cole
Jonathan PattersonBilly Stapleton
Wayne Lueckenho�
Diamond SponsorOklahoma Steel
Convention Sponsors
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Convention Sponsors
Silver SponsorsLaclede Chain
Bronze SponsorsBaron
Mazel CompanyStatex Chemical
Nibco
Texas Wholesale Hardware Association1 201 West Main, Llano, TX 78643
Member Firms & Buyers Responsibilities
Wayne Lueckenho� Vice President Purchasing
Phone 913-367-1250 Ext 173Fax 913-367-0667
Email [email protected]
Mark Mikkelson - Building Materials, Hardware, ElectricalMark Jackson - Tools & PlumbingJohn Gray - Paint & Paint Sundries
Sarah Lee - Paint, Exterior Stains, Power Tools, LocksSteve Kagin - Lawn & Garden, Automotive, Farm/Ranch
P. O. Box 2008 * 504 E. 44th St.Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone: 806-747-3201 • Gene Becknell • Ron Chandler • Don Walker • Fax: 806-744-9424
Buyers: Ron Chandler - Farm Equipment, Tillage Tools, Pat Heath - Fasteners, Plumbing, Chemicals. James Gibson - Hardware, Hand Tools, Lawn & Garden Don Walker - Hydraulics, Drive Line Comp, Trailer & Shop Equipment.
201 West Main
Llano, TX 78643Phone: 325-247-4141 • John Buttery • William. Buttery • Fax: 325-247-3090
Buyers: Clinton Lang - Heavy Goods (Fencing, etc.), Electrical,Jimmy Hoerster - Lawn & Garden, Housewares, Sporting Goods, Fasteners, Paint & Paint Sundries,
Gerald Tuckness - Tools, Plumbing, Coney Hanley - Paint, Tools, Sporting Goods
210 McBride LaneCorpus Christi, TX 78469-9153
Phone: 361-289-0200 • George Finley • John Grey • Fax: 361-289-0302
Buyer: John Grey & Richard Cole -Power & Hand Tools, Farm & Ranch, Paint & Sundries, L & G Electrical, Plumbing
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8300 Tewantin DriveHouston, TX 77061
E-Mail Address: houston.worldandmain.comPhone: 713-644-1495 • Brian Tindall – V.P. of Sales, Retail Division • Fax: 713-644-3167
Boyd White: Divisional Merchandise Manager; Electrical ProductsJonathan Vacek: Divisional Merchandise Manager; Plumbing, HVAC & Toilet Seats
Jonathan Patterson: Merchant; Hand & Power Tools, Home Improvement, Building Materials & FastenersAnthony Escamilla: Merchant; Lawn/Garden, Pet Supplies, Outdoor/Seasonal & Pest Control
Desiree Rodriguez: Assocate Merchant; Heat/Cool & AutomotiveKristen Gauthier: Associate Merchant; Housewares, Appliances, Cleaning & O� ce Supplies
Mike Pellend: Category Director; Hardware, Locksets & SecurityMark Francazio: Category Director; Paint & Paint Sundries
P. O. Box 3945 * 6900 Woolworth RoadShreveport, LA 71133-3945
E-Mail Address: [email protected]: 318-682-8000 • Kenny Beauvais, President • Fax: 318-686-8550
Buyers: Billy Stapleton- V.P. Merchandising
Stefanie Quebedeaux - Plumbing & Housewares David Lee - Merchandising Manager, Paint & Sundries, Hand & Power Tools
Chad Pierce - Lawn & Garden, Farm & Ranch, Sporting Goods, AutomotiveBilly Fuller - V.P. Building Materials, Builders Hardware
William Barbara - Electrical, Hardware
Joined 2011 Name Company Address City ST Zip Bus. Phone2008 x Becker, Shawn Startex Chemical Co. P.O. Box 3087 Conroe TX 77305 800/292/33362009 x Brown, Jack Jack Brown Sales 7112 Leameadow Dr. Dallas TX 75248 214-679-45721993 x Fox, Emmett Regency Sales Co. 102 Slippery Rock Ct. Ovilla TX 75154 972/298-95011986 x Gatewood, Tom Puddington-Gatewood P.O Box 718 Edgewood TX 75117 903-896-1796 Pearce, Rob Puddington-Gatewood2002 x Hennen, John Hennen & Assoc. P. O. Box 1449 Quinlan TX 75474 903-356-3775 Ra� el, Scott1987 x Lucy, Mark Lucy & Assoc. P. O. Box 19428 Houston TX 77224 713/957-8800 x Redi� eld, Denny Mazel & Company 2008 x Segers, Darren P.R.O.S. 3811 Shipman Ln. Spring TX 77388 281-924-60071990 x Smithwick, Gene Smithwick Sales Company 601 De La Cruz Weatherford TX 76086 817/596-0093 Smithwick, Stephen Smithwick Sales Company1995 x Stephens, Victor Lawless Hardware 21403 Fitz Lane Magnolia TX 77335 713-248-01531994 x Swope, Johnny J.C. Bernard & Assoc. 2121 E. Broadway #C Pearland TX 77581 281/997-24641993 x Van Hoy, Scott Regency Sales Co. 407 W. Wheatland, #103 Duncanville TX 75116 972/298-9501 Page, Tom Ron Goodier Company Smith, Bill J.C. Bernard Mitchell, Craig M & K Marketing Martin, Brandon Regency Sales Flores, Terri M&K Marketing Salinas, Justin Startex Chemical
Honorary MembersYear Name Address City ST Zip Bus. Phone1958 Groves, Gene 1303 Indian Autumn Trce Houston TX 77062 281/286-78061940 Holley, Clyde 7214 Northaven Rd. Dallas TX 75230 214/368-83671969 Houx, John P. O. Box 1237 Van Alstyne TX 75495 1971 McCall, Bob 222 Lakeview Dr. Rockwall TX 75087 972/722-58431966 Moore, Jim 6630 Eastridge #132 Dallas TX 75231 214/881-04391973 Otto, Donald E. 556 Landfall Lane Conroe TX 77302 936/273-20592002 x Van Hoy/Jim & Danette 407 W. Wheatland, #103 Duncanville TX 75137 972/298-95011948 Zimmerman, Fred 6327 Lakehurst Dallas TX 75230 214/361-02081969 Lawley, Bill/Diversi� ed Sales P. O. Box 40210 Tuscaloosa AL 35404 205/750-87341957 McKie, Jimmy
Texas Hardware Booster Club - RosterActive Members 2016
Joined 2011 Name Company Address City ST ZIP Bus.Phone2006 x Baum, Bruce Great Neck Saw Mfg. 3694 El Cordeo Ranch Moinez GA 30907 706-869-98402002* x Cooper, Roger ARTU/USA 330 Fields Ave. Aberdeen NC 28315 910-944-18832009 x Boxdorfer, Dennis Laclede 1548 Fenpark Fenton MO 63026 2009 x Jacobus, Linda Hampton Products 2002* x McKinney, Bob Jr. Baron Manufacturing 1200 Capitol Dr. Addison IL 60101 800-368-8585 O’Malley, Donnie Oklahoma Steel Novak, Rachel Henssgen Hardware Narancich, Justin Baron Ozment, David Soudal USA Mack, Lisa Dixon Shayne, CJ Seymour Midwest Newman, Kenneth Joe’s Kleen Products
Texas Hardware Booster Club - Roster2016 Associate Members
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Texas Hardware Booster Club - RosterPast Presidents
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*J. Frank Boxwell (1935-1937)*Lowell S. Pickup (1937-1939)*W. E. Love (1939-1940)*Dan M. Bell (1940-1941)*Fred C. Buck (1941-1942)*Harry A. Taylor (1942-1943)*Fred D. Winslow (1943-1944)*M.G. Lipscomb (1944-1945)*L. D. Kelly, Jr. (1945-1946)*Malcolm E. Reid (1946-1947)*Dewey Godfrey (1947-1948)*C. B. Hasford (1948-1949)*Paul H. Bowen (1949-1950)*P. H. Speaker, Jr. (1950-1951)*Edwin H. Luther (1951-1952)*C. Earl Stafford (1952-1953)*Charles E. Lanter (1953-1954)*Warren Ward (1954-1955)*Joe Torbron (1955-1956)*John During (1956-1957)*Clyde Holley (1957-1958)*Hubert Groves (1958-1959)*Frank Jordan (1959-1960)*William B. Hoofstitler (1960-1961)*Conrad A. Goldstrohm (1961-1962)*Ray H. Young (1962-1963)* Ed H. Farrar (1963-1964)*Rob Ell Cox (1964-1965)*Raymond Hawkins (1965-1966)*Stafford (Bill) Jones (1966-1967)*Rolf Jarlen (1967-1968)*Ed M. O’Conner, Jr. (1968-1969)Jimmie McKie (1969-1970)Gene Groves (1970-1971)*Bonner Ragland (1971-1972) Joe Ballem, Jr. (1973-1974)*Oscar Seale (1974-1975)*Ralph Dustin (1975-1976)Larry Albritton (1976-1977)*Brian Alexander (1977-1978)Duncan Smith (1978-1979)Charles Seagraves (1979-1980)*J.F. Murphy (1980-1981)
Denny Smithwick (1981-1982) Jim Moore (1982-1983)*Bob Wilmore (1983-1984)*Ken Daniel (1984-1985)*Gene Calvert (1985-1986) John Houx (1986-1987) Bill Lucy (1987-1988) Brooke Stephens (1988-1989) Ray Veazey (1989-1990) Darrell Lawless (1990-1991) Jim Hartman (1991-1992) Jesse Ladd (1992-1993) Kim Seale (1993-1994) Greg Houx (1994-1995) Ned Farrar (1995-1996) Tom Gatewood (1996-1997) Bill Lawley (1997-1998) David Price (1998-1999) Larry Hall (1999-2000) Scott Van Hoy (2000-2001) Greg Wheeler (2001-2002) Tom Cies (2002-2003) Scott Lucy (2003-2004) Mike Tehan (2004-2005) Gene Smithwick (2005-2006) Johnny Swope (2006-2007) Emmett Fox (2007-2008) Mark Lucy (2008-2009) Vic Stephens (2009-2010) Bill Underhill (2010-2011) John Hennon (2011-2012) Mike Rickett (2012-2013) Scott Raffel (2013-2014) Brian Wolfe (2014-2015)
* Deceased
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - Reception Hosted by Elian Hotel
3:00 - 5:00 pm Registration 4:00 pm THBC Executive Meeting in Lobby 6:00 - 7:00 pm Reception at Hotel TBA, Poolside Cookout 9:00-11:00 pm Hospitality Room Open
Friday, June 10, 2016
8:30 am Golf at Hotel La Cantera 2:00 - 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Open 6:00 - 10:00 pm Enchanted Springs Ranch
Saturday, June 11, 2016
8:00 - 1:00 pm Free Time 8:30 am Past President’s Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant 10:00 - 12:00 noon Hospitality Room Open 2:00 - 3:30 pm Table Top 3:30 - 4:00 pm THBC Meeting 4:00 - 4:30 pm Joint Meetings 6:00 - 7:00 pm Meet & Greet 7:00 - 9:00 pm Dinner & Awards � e hospitality room will only be open when there are no scheduled events.
Come and enjoy all these events at Enchanted springs ranch
Texas Wholesale Hardware Association 120th Annual Convention
Texas Hardware Boosters Club81th Annual Convention
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June 9-12, 2016 • Elian Hotel & Spa, San Antonio, TX
