Jim Ruetz Stepping Down as AIS CEO
All Integrated Solutions (AIS), a division of MSC Industrial Supply Co., announced CEO Jim Ruetz will be stepping down, effective April 5, 2019.
“As part of a planned transition, (COO) Nick Ruetz… will assume leadership of the business as president of AIS,” the company said in a statement.
Nick Ruetz has 20 years of distribution experience, including positions in sales, operations, purchasing and IT. He has held executive management roles at AIS for six years, including the past four years as COO.
“Nick Ruetz brings deep experience in the OEM fastener and MRO industry and strong leadership abilities to his new role. We have great confidence in his ability to lead the continued growth and success of AIS,” stated MSC CEO Erik Gershwind.
Jim Ruetz “will continue to serve as a consultant to AIS and MSC,” the statement noted. The 2001 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association and the 2018 NFDA Fastener Professional of the Year honoree started in the fastener industry 42 years ago at his family’s business, All Tool Sales. Email: jruetz@allintegrated.com (For more on Jim Ruetz, read “Ruetz Begins 5,000-Mile Fundraising Motorcycle Ride in Australia.”)
“I want to thank Jim Ruetz for his many contributions to AIS and MSC, as well as his leadership within the distribution industry,” stated Gershwind. “We look forward to Jim’s continued contributions to the development and growth of our OEM fastener business.”
Founded in 1962, Franksville, WI-based AIS distributes industrial fasteners and components, assembly tools, and MROP supplies from eight locations in six states. AIS was acquired by MSC Industrial Supply Co. in May 2018 and now operates as standalone OEM division. Web: AllIntegrated.com
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