Orlando, Fla.-based Hughes Supply has realigned its sales and marketing department into the Marketing and Vendor Development Group and has hired a vice president of corporate marketing. These moves follow the recent appointment of former Sales and Marketing Senior Vice President Tom Starnes to lead Hughes' MRO group.

The new Marketing and Vendor Development Group will report to Senior Vice President Bob Machaby. This restructuring will provide for one point of contact for Hughes' supply chain relationships, including marketing.

In related news, Hughes has hired Mel Meineke to be the new vice president of corporate marketing. He will report directly to Bob Machaby. Meineke most recently was vice president of marketing at Hagemeyer North America.