Clayton Kendall and Concord Marketing Solutions, PPAI’s No. 73 distributor, which combine to form one entity, have announced the appointment of Brad Moore as the distributorship’s new CEO.
- Earlier this year, Pennsylvania-based distributor Clayton Kendall announced a strategic investment and partnership with Illinois-based distributor Concord Marketing.
- The combined entity offers promotional products, uniforms and supply chain solutions.
Brad Moore
CEO, Clayton Kendall & Concord Marketing
Following Moore’s appointment, the companies’ founders, Dan Broudy and Kirk Graves, will now serve on the board of directors. Graves specifically will take on an advisory role that focuses on strategy and acquisitions.
- C.J. Ritterbusch, Concord’s president, will now serve as the chief commercial officer of the combined company.
- David Basista will serve as chief operating officer, a role he served for Clayton Kendall.
- Rich Cashdollar will expand his role as chief financial officer of Clayton Kendall to the combined company.
According to Clayton Kendall and Concord, the foundations that Broudy and Graves have built over the past two decades have primed the combined company for a new evolution that Moore can provide with his outside experience.
“Brad’s the ideal person to guide the organization into the future,” Graves says. “As we continue to grow through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, I’m excited to help identify the right opportunities that align with our values and long-term vision.”
Kirk Graves
Founder, Concord Marketing Solutions
‘Accelerate Growth’
Moore comes to Clayton Kendall and Concord Marketing after leaving his role as CEO at Amsive, a “data-driven performance marketing agency” which Moore oversaw through the growth across two separate private equity sagas.
“I’m honored to join at such an exciting time,” says Moore. “Both companies have built outstanding reputations for service, innovation and operational excellence. I’m excited to work closely with the entire team to accelerate growth and continue delivering strategic value to our clients.”
Moore will be asked to lead the company as it expands it presence in the promo in the promo market while looking to make strategic acquisitions and continue its growth.
