Fairmont Supply, Washington, Pa., USA, one of the largest distributors of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation supplies in the U.S., has appointed Tanya Lauer VP and GM. 

"We are excited about the initiatives Tanya is leading at Fairmont to expand the company's penetration of key markets and product categories," said Paul Fichiera, CEO of Fairmont Supply. "She is a great addition to our management team." 

Lauer is responsible for growing sales and marketing, oversight of the distribution center operations, managing profitability, and supporting the integration of acquisitions. She comes to Fairmont Supply with more than 15 years of leadership experience in sales and operations with both distribution and manufacturing companies. Most recently, she was VP, global sales for Kerite, Marmon Utility – A Berkshire Hathaway company. She has held leadership positions at various distribution companies, including Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply, WESCO, Clark Security Products, Baer Supply, and Grainger. Lauer holds a B.S. degree in business administration from Kansas State University. 

Fairmont Supply was founded in 1921. It has 16 distribution centers and on-site store management locations throughout the U.S. Fairmont is partnered with 500+ major manufacturers and vendors serving the automotive, fabrication, steel, aluminum, oil & gas, construction, utilities, paper, machinery and heavy equipment, glass, plastic, and chemical industries. In addition to industrial products, Fairmont also offers cost-reducing inventory management solutions.