Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> July 31, 2000

John Sergey – Strategic Distribution Inc ( Strd)

JOHN M. SERGEY joined Strategic Distribution, Inc. in 1997 as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of SDI's Board of Directors. He leads all facets of the business. During his tenure as President and CEO, SDI's revenues have grown over 200%. Prior to joining SDI he was President and CEO of GAF Building Materials Corporation. Mr. Sergey also served in various senior executive positions with Avery Dennison Corporation, Dietzgen Corporation and A.M. Castle and Company. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Could you start by giving us a background summary and an overview

of Strategic Distribution?

Mr. Sergey: Strategic Distribution became involved in its current

business when it acquired a