ASA University honors first Master of Distribution Management graduate
ASA University is excited to announce the first graduate of the Master of Distribution Management program, a comprehensive leadership curriculum to develop top talent. Joe Ward, a sales representative with Pipe Valves in Columbus, Ohio, has developed a passion for building quality customer relationships during his 15 years with the company. When asked about his experience with the MDM program, Joe said, “I’ve come out of this program a new and improved person. The information is great and you can’t get anything like it anywhere else.” When asked how MDM has benefitted him, Ward replied, “I have been able to see things from the business side of distribution and it has helped to make me a better salesperson. I put thought behind my ideas and how I present myself, which has made me a more valuable asset to my company. The personal growth I’ve gained through this program was seen not only by those I work with, but even my wife. She saw the difference in the confidence that I gained and positive attitude that I
have adopted.”
Ward felt that his mentor, Joe Jacob, who is the president of Pipe-Valves, was a great help to him throughout his MDM journey. Ward said, “Joe [Jacob] made for a great sounding board. He helped keep me on track, encouraged me to keep going and inspired me with a positive attitude throughout the program.”