Huyett hired Bates Huffman as Director of Sales, supporting the East District.

He joined Huyett from MSC Industrial, where he worked for 10 years.

“The last 10 years at MSC Industrial Supply have been an incredible experience. I’m grateful to MSC for taking a chance on someone with zero industry background and for continuing to open doors for career growth. Shout-out to the many awesome leaders and associates who mentored me both professionally and personally. You taught me the importance of servant leadership, embrace challenges, and do the little things great.”

Huffman earned a BS in Finance from the University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1906, Minneapolis, KS-based Huyett is a master distributor of non-threaded fasteners.