COE Distributing President J.D. Ewing Named to NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence Board

UNIONTOWN, Pa. - Nov. 11, 2020 - PRLog -- J.D. Ewing, President and CEO of national office furnishings wholesaler COE Distributing, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Wholesalers' Institute for Distribution Excellence.

The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence is a leading provider of research exclusively for and about the wholesale distribution industry. The NAW Institute conducts research into strategic management issues with best practice distributors, publishing leading-edge studies, reports, white papers and other publications with practical application for wholesale distribution firms of all sizes and across all lines of trade.

Ewing will serve a four-year term, attending meetings each spring and fall in Washington, D.C., and evaluating and giving feedback on research proposals and manuscripts.

"We seek board members with intellectual curiosity who are leading thinkers interested in strategies to enhance distributor performance," said Patricia A. Lilly, NAW's Chief Thought Leadership Officer. "We are pleased to have J.D. Ewing lend his skills and experience to help guide research to improve the performance and profitability of merchant wholesaler-distributors."

Ewing has had the opportunity to gain experience in every position in his company while growing it from his grandmother' typewriter repair shop to one of the largest distributors of office furnishings in the United States.

He's earned top accolades including Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. He is frequently tapped to share his expertise on topics such as supply chain management, efficiency and leadership.

Placing premiums on life-long learning and employee engagement, Ewing developed robust training programs to cultivate leaders and create a culture of respect, empowerment and satisfaction at COE.

"I've worked diligently to foster collaboration among my team, our customers and vendors and witnessed cooperation between all the players pay dividends," Ewing said. "The opportunity to serve on the NAW Institute Board is an ideal fit for my interest in continually improving operations to provide a better experience for employees and clients alike."

About COE

COE Distributing is a national office furnishings distributor with a passion for creating inspiring work environments. A family-owned business since 1947, COE sources high-quality office furniture with forward-thinking, well-planned design from around the globe. Our developers collaborate with skilled manufacturers to bring exclusive products to market, ensuring each piece meets unwavering quality standards. Our private label OfficeSource offers a line of furnishings and accessories always styled right, built right and priced right. Based in southwestern Pennsylvania with distribution centers in North Carolina and Texas, COE boasts an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering the right solutions for our customers. A distinctive product development process, go-to-market strategy, supply chain capabilities and exceptional service propel us into unparalleled space in the market. https://www.coedistributing.com