Distributor PACOA hired 40-year industry veteran Mike Kudiak as senior merchandising manager, effective July 16.

Based in Port Washington, N.Y., the wholesale distributor of paint, hardware, lumber, janitorial, and building supplies serves independent retail dealers throughout the New York Tri-State area. It operates a 92,000 sq. ft. warehouse with 15,000 skus on premises.

“We are excited to have Mike on our team and to use his experience to assist in PACOA’s continued growth,” said Steve Geismar, president.