L&W Supply has announced that Dewayne Richards has been named branch manager of its Bloomington, Indiana, location.

Richards joined L&W Supply in 2020 as an outside sales representative at the Evansville, Indiana, branch. Richards has held several roles, including inside sales representative and branch manager. He is also a recent 2023 graduate of L&W Supply’s Branch Manager Training Program.

“Dewayne brings over 20 years of industry experience to this role, and his in-depth knowledge and customer-centric approach make him a great fit for this position,” said Craig Peyton, district manager at L&W Supply’s East Central District. “We are excited about the impact he will have on the customers in the Bloomington area.”

As branch manager, Richards will be responsible for managing daily branch operations, cultivating customer relationships, guiding associates and executing branch growth and profitability.