Bill Westerman joined Genuine Parts Co. in 2004, where he served as a division president for 12 years before being promoted to chief operating officer of NAPA Auto Parts. Most recently, he was CEO and a board member at Road Tested Parts.
CEO Barry Litwin said the new executives were brought in to strengthen the company’s commercial operations, supplier partnerships, and digital commerce capabilities.
The leadership changes have come as foodservice distributors serving schools and institutional customers continue navigating higher operating costs, evolving nutrition requirements and ongoing supply chain pressures tied to federally funded meal programs.
Chris Kelley most recently served as president of USABlueBook, a specialty distribution business within HD Supply.
NetPlus President and CEO Jennifer Murphy said the promotions are part of the organization’s succession planning and long-term growth strategy.
Doug Reichert joins Heritage after serving as region president at Carrier Enterprise. Before that, he spent more than 20 years at Ferguson, where he helped expand the company’s HVAC operations.
Justin Racine will lead GMSS Holdings’ digital transformation strategy, with a focus on advancing AI-driven commerce, enhancing customer experience and aligning digital and physical operations across both brands.
Park Wiseway Supply Group is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, electrical and lighting products operating 17 supply locations and six decorative showrooms across Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
Singer Industrial said its approach is built on centralized infrastructure and shared services, local operational control, and an acquisition strategy that maintains the identity and leadership of acquired companies.
Tim Skufca joined Palmer Holland in October 2025 as chief strategy officer, where he led strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions.