46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
At its 2018 annual conference, The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Reps (AIM/R) hosted more than 500 registrants at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California. Photos by Mike Miazga/Supply House Times
October 12, 2018
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
AIM/R’s Executive Committee features, from left: Rick Root (Bailey Sales), Brian Morgan (The Morgan Group), Kathy Dwyer (E.J. Dwyer), Michael Hobbs (Carr Co.), Charlie Parham (Pepco Marketing and Sales), Mike Powers (Keyline Sales) and Mike Mullen (AH Deveney).
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
More than 500 registrants converged on AIM/R’s 46th annual conference in Napa.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Elkay’s Robb Best gives his “The Why of Sales” talk during AIM/R’s 46th annual conference in Napa, California.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Brian Morgan (The Morgan Group) presents Tom Tiernan with his AIM/R Hall of Fame induction plaque.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Winsupply’s Eddie Gibbs (center) is honored for his contributions to AIM/R . With Gibbs are Tim Morales (Tim Morales and Associates, left) and Michael Hobbs (Carr Co.). Winsupply was featured in AIM/R’s Wholesaler Close-Up series during the conference.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Recently retired Bradford White CEO Nick Giuffre with 2018 AIM/R President Michael Hobbs. Giuffre was honored for his contributions to AIM/R and the industry in general.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Gregg Marshall (right) is one of two new inductees into the AIM/R Hall of Fame. With Marshall is The Morgan Group’s Brian Morgan.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Coburn Supply’s Don Maloney (center) was featured in AIM/R’s Wholesaler Close-Up series during the conference. Maloney is shown with AIM/R Executive Committee members Tim Morales (left) and Michael Hobbs.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Rich-Tomkins’ Stew Chaffee (left) and E.J. Dwyer’s Kathy Dwyer give an AIM/R benchmarking update during the association’s conference in Napa.
46th Annual AIM/R Conference 2018
Bongard Corp.’s Pete Mayer talks about cultivating talent during a breakout session at the 46th annual AIM/R conference in Napa.