The IWDC is pleased to announce that effective Monday, October 19th, Krista Wicker joined IWDC as Controller. In this role, Krista will lead IWDC's accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal controls, and the continued development of our accounting team. She will also play an important role in improving our financial processes, reporting capabilities, and service to Members and Vendors.
Before joining IWDC, Krista held Controller roles at Horner Electric, Paramount Industrial and Sterling Industries as well as Finance Director roles at Keener Metal Fabricating, LLC and Indianapolis Marion County Building Authority.
Krista earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Purdue University Global and her Associates Degree in Accounting & Finance from Vincennes University.
Krista and her husband, John live in Shelby County Indiana where they raised three children. They are hosts to a Purple Martin colony for the past 25 years during the summer months. Krista enjoys spending time with their grandchild, traveling and camping with her two Aussies; Bo and Lily.
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 $4.5B 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, hardgoods, 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.
Tim Springer
CFO