Winsupply Hired Ferguson Executive for Philadelphia Push

Winsupply added a 35-year industry veteran to lead local subsidiary launches in Philadelphia and other U.S. markets.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Jobs — General

Winsupply Hired Ferguson Executive for Philadelphia Push

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Winsupply Inc. hired Ken Resuta, a 35-year Ferguson veteran, as its new regional development manager. The distributor is launching a strategy to establish local company subsidiaries in major metropolitan markets, starting with the Philadelphia area.

Why it matters

The move signals an aggressive attempt by the No. 3 distributor to capture market share through its unique ownership model. By empowering leaders with minority stakes in new subsidiaries, the company aims to scale its presence in cities like Philadelphia.

Winsupply is currently ranked No. 3 on ID's Big 50 List of distributors. The expansion team, led by a 35-year industry veteran, is tasked with growing the company's presence across the U.S. through a model that grants local leaders minority equity.

The players

Winsupply Inc.

A top-three national distributor that utilizes a unique local company model granting management minority stakes.

Ken Resuta

A veteran industry executive with 35 years of experience at Ferguson who now leads regional development at Winsupply.

Ferguson

A major industry competitor where Ken Resuta served for over three decades prior to his recent transition.

The details

Ken Resuta will coordinate with the Director of Talent & Strategic Acquisitions to stand up new local subsidiaries. This model incentivizes local management by providing them with minority stakes, effectively decentralizing the distribution chain. The company is using this structure to penetrate major metropolitan markets, with Philadelphia serving as the test case for the new growth initiative.

Late September 2026: Ken Resuta joined Winsupply Inc.
October 14, 2026: The company announced the appointment of Ken Resuta.

Market Landscape

Winsupply’s expansion follows its established position on ID's Big 50 List as a top-tier industry player. The move mirrors a broader trend among major distributors to decentralize operations to better compete in high-density metropolitan markets.

Local operators in Philadelphia should monitor this rollout as it may change the competitive landscape for regional distribution. Owners in similar markets should track how the company's minority-stake model for local leaders impacts talent retention in the sector.

The takeaway

Winsupply is scaling by placing experienced leadership into a decentralized ownership structure. Keep an eye on local talent poaching in Philadelphia, as established distributors often compete for the same managerial pool during aggressive expansion phases.