Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) named facilities after three of its founding fathers, David Peebles, Charlie Banks and Jake Thomas. In recognition of all they have given to the company, President Chip Hornsby announced the tributes during the recent grand opening of Ferguson's new 150,000-sq.-ft. corporate office building.
The building at 618 Bland Blvd. that housed Ferguson's former corporate offices and Peebles Supply has been named the David L. Peebles Building. "Additionally," said Hornsby, "as he was also the driving force of our training program, it is only fitting that we recognize his vision and passion for training and career development by naming our training facility the David L. Peebles Training Center."