Houston Wire & Cable (HWCC) Appoints James Pokluda III as CEO and Director
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Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) today announced that, in accordance with its previously announced succession plan, the Board of Directors has named James L. Pokluda III, President of the Company, to the additional position of Chief Executive Officer and elected Mr. Pokluda to the Company's Board, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Pokluda will replace Charles A. Sorrentino, the Company's current CEO, who as previously reported, will resign from the Board and retire as Chief Executive Officer at year end.
Mr. Pokluda was appointed President in May 2011. Over the past 24 years, Mr. Pokluda has a demonstrated history of substantial contributions to the Company including the construction and leadership of its long-term growth plan, implementation of the National Service Center, commercialization of its private branded products, co-leadership of the initial public offering in 2006, the add-on offering in 2007, and 2010 acquisitions. Mr. Pokluda served on the Board of Directors of Houston Electrical League (HEL) for several years, is an affiliate member of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and a graduate of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Mr. Pokluda was appointed President in May 2011. Over the past 24 years, Mr. Pokluda has a demonstrated history of substantial contributions to the Company including the construction and leadership of its long-term growth plan, implementation of the National Service Center, commercialization of its private branded products, co-leadership of the initial public offering in 2006, the add-on offering in 2007, and 2010 acquisitions. Mr. Pokluda served on the Board of Directors of Houston Electrical League (HEL) for several years, is an affiliate member of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and a graduate of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
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