Hughes Supply (Orlando, FL) appointed Steve Handschuh vice president of sales for its Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) business. He will be responsible for the MRO sales force of about 300 employees nationwide. Most recently he was senior vice president at AutoZone, where he was responsible for more than $700 million in sales through more than 3,500 stores. Prior to that, he worked for NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Co. for 18 years, including a stint as NAPA president from 1998-2004. Handschuh began his career at Mighty Auto Parts where he rose to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. Tom Starnes is president, MRO, at Hughes Supply.