E.B. Horsman & Son Adds Wade Emmons as Director of Commercial Sales & Supplier Relations

July 5, 2019

E.B. Horsman & Son has announced that Wade Emmons has joined the E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) team as Director of Commercial Sales & Supplier Relations effective July 8, 2019.

Wade comes to EBH with over 30 years of industry experience in Western Canada. He spent the last 21 years working various roles, from Inside Sales to Outside Sales, from Branch Manager to his previous position as Regional Sales Manager, where he was responsible for overseeing, mentoring and developing the Sales Team in BC. Like many others in our industry, Wade began his career working in the warehouse, learning every facet of the business as he moved up the ranks. Today Wade hits the ground running with hands-on experience in Electrical Distribution and with relationships with the best suppliers and customers in the electrical industry.

He is immersed in the electrical industry and is actively involved in the BCEA, ECA, and BCA associations. Wade is a life-long learner who is excited to continue to develop his skills with the E.B. Horsman & Son team.

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