September 8, 2021
The IWDC is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Werkley to Vice President of Sales & Vendor Management, effective September 1, 2021.
Keith joined IWDC on March 31, 2016, and has played a key role in IWDC’s growth over the last five years. Moreover, as a key member of our Management Team, he has helped IWDC execute several strategic initiatives during his tenure: the launch of IWDC University – an online training platform; design and launch of our Strategic Account Management program, which Keith leads; build-out of our valuable Weldmark® product line; expansion of our Distribution Center business including regional sales support and engaging vendor support of our Product Information Management program launched this February 2021.
In addition to his accomplishments and contributions, with IWDC’s recent organizational changes, Keith has also assumed responsibility for IWDC’s “Asset” category, which includes cylinders and tanks. Keith will work closely with our gas program leadership to ensure continued growth with our vendor partners in this important area.
Congratulations to Keith on his well-deserved promotion.
The IWDC is a cooperative formed in 1994, which leverages the strengths of its independent welding distributor members across North America. IWDC Member companies collectively represent over $2.9B in sales, serving a wide range of industries. The common denominator is that these industries look to them for industrial, specialty, and medical gases as well as related equipment, hard goods, and consumables. End-use customers served by IWDC Members benefit from having the unparalleled expertise of a local Member distributor who has access to national-scale purchasing and marketing programs.