PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — Mighty Distributing System has promoted Gary Vann, a long-time executive within the Mighty franchise system, to a new role as vice president of product strategy.
He began his 47-year career with Mighty as a salesperson in the Northern Virginia area for a company-owned franchise. He moved to Mighty's home office in 1981 joining franchise development. He then led the sales and marketing department for the following 33 years.
Vann's focus in his newly created role will help open up sales channels such as products for heavy-duty applications; vehicle electrification; janitorial and sanitation; paint, body and equipment industry; and new supplier evaluation.
Mighty said Vann has worked closely with the product department for years supporting packaging, suggested pricing and incentive programs, so he already has extensive knowledge regarding the supplier side of the industry.
"I genuinely thank Gary for taking on this critical initiative that will position Mighty well for the future," Mighty President Josh D'Agostino said.
"Our product department works tirelessly to support our franchises, but with extensive challenges of today's market, focusing on future products from new suppliers and supporting customer diversification has been difficult. Gary will dedicate his efforts to supporting the overall mission of the product department and Mighty."
Mighty supports 100 franchised distributors in 44 U.S. states and five international markets, offering under-hood and under-car parts, chemical products, lubricants, shop supplies and PPE products.