Modern Supply Promotes Debbie Johnson to Vice President

KNOXVILLE -- Debbie Johnson, former Sales Manager of Modern Supply, has been promoted to Vice President. Modern Supply, a kitchen, bath, lighting and Rheem distributor, has seven locations including three showrooms across East Tennessee.

Debbie will continue to leverage her sales expertise to manage sales activities while expanding her role in long-range strategic planning and industry involvement. She will be working closely with Modern Supply's Owner/CEO, Pace Robinson and President/COO, Dottie Ramsey.

"Debbie started with Modern Supply sixteen years ago and has more than proven herself as a dedicated, valuable employee," states Pace Robinson, CEO. "Her proficiency in the kitchen, bath & lighting industry combined with construction knowledge is an asset in keeping our three showrooms current, training employees and working with customers. I am pleased that Debbie accepted the Vice President position."

Beginning her career as Modern Supply's credit manager, Debbie served in that role for five years before promoted to Sales Manager. As Sales Manager, Debbie has overseen both showroom consultants, outside sales representatives for all locations.

Family owned and operated since 1949, Modern Supply is a retail and wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, building and electrical products. Kitchen, bath and lighting showrooms display premier brands of high-tech plumbing and bath furniture, cabinetry, appliances and lighting. Showrooms are located in Knoxville, Johnson City and Chattanooga, Tennessee with four sales branches in Knoxville, Sevierville, and Crossville, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. For more information, please visit www.modernsupplyshowroom.com.

Published July 10, 2012