This month's industry profile is focused on Kevin R. Neupert, Director of Purchasing for Consolidated Supply Co. in Portland, OR. Kevin, son of the late Karl E. Neupert, follows in his father's footsteps at the 75 year-old firm that operates out of 16 locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii. Consolidated's product mix includes 60% plumbing, 35% waterworks and 5% heating.
Kevin himself has been in the business for 12 years, having started, like many in his generation, from the bottom up. He worked his way up from "broom duty" through the ranks in shipping & receiving, to picking orders, driving a truck, and various inside and outside sales positions. He and his wife, Alishea, have two young daughters, Nichole and Molly.