Plumbing, HVAC and industrial supplies distributor Ferguson promoted Bill Thees to Chief Operating Officer, effective Feb. 1.

According to a Jan. 13 8-K SEC filing, Thees’s responsibilities will expand his oversights to include the company’s supply chain and facilities functions.

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Thees currently serves as Senior Vice President, having previously held the role of SVP of Business and Sales from 2018 to 2024.  He leads and directs the Waterworks, Fire & Fabrication, the Own Brand Business, enterprise-wide Sales, Operations and Wolseley Canada.

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Thees began his Ferguson career in 1990 as a trainee in Orlando, FL, and has since held key roles, including branch, general and district manager.

Ferguson was No. 1 on MDM’s Top Distributor’s List for Plumbing, No. 2 for HVACR, No 2. For Industrial PVF, No. 3 for Industrial Supplies, No. 3 for Building Materials/Construction.