Metalworking and MROP supplies distributor BlackHawk Industrial has a new general manager for the company’s Mid-States Region.

Brad Stewart has been appointed to the role after first joining BlackHawk in 2020. He is now responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, including sales, customers service and team development across the designated branches in the Mid-States Region. 

The Tulsa, OK-based company notes that during his tenure with BlackHawk, Stewart demononstrated exceptional leadership, most notably in his role with the Peoria (Illinois) team, where he played a pivotal role in achieving record sales and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

“I am honored and excited to take on the role of General Manager for the Mid-States Region,” Stewar in an April 11 news release. “I am committed to building upon the strong foundation established by my predecessors and driving continuous improvement and innovation across our operations. Together with the talented teams in our branches, we will deliver unparalleled service and value to our customers.”

BlackHawk’s Vice President of Sales – East, Trent Moss said, “I have full confidence Brad will build upon the existing success in the market but will also elevate our Mid-States Region to unprecedented levels of growth performance,” added Trent Moss, BlackHawk’s VP of Sales – East. “His passion for fostering a culture of innovation and his innate ability to inspire teams to reach their full potential make him uniquely suited to lead this region.”

BlackHawk was No. 32 on MDM’s 2023 Top Industrial Distributors List.