Summit Electric Supply appoints new president
Summit Electric Supply, a Sonepar Company, has appointed Dwayne Roberts as president, effective January 3.
Dwayne Roberts |
Roberts has over two decades of experience in the electrical distribution industry and currently holds the position of vice president of operations. Current Summit President Ed Gerber will be leaving the company, effective January 3, to pursue another opportunity.
“We are deeply appreciative of the tremendous contributions Ed Gerber has made during his tenure as president; his leadership, along with the work of the talented Summit associates, has strengthened Summit, leaving us with a solid foundation for continued success. We look forward to a bright future under Dwayne’s leadership," said Rob Taylor, president, Sonepar Americas.
Ed Gerber, president of Summit Electric Supply, said, “Dwayne has been an integral part of our leadership team, working side by side with me on our strategic growth plans and organizational development over the last three years. He is fully aligned with our core mission, vision, and values, and his transition into the President’s role will ensure consistency across our organization. Summit’s momentum, customer-centric focus, and strong supplier partnerships will continue to thrive under Dwayne’s leadership.”
Before joining Summit in April 2022 as Roberts spent over 21 years at Graybar in various accounting and operational leadership roles. He holds a B.S. in business administration with a focus in accounting from Appalachian State University.