Graybar Senior Vice President of Human Resources Beverly L. Propst will retire from the company effective January 1, 2027, concluding a career with the electrical and industrial products distributor that spans more than two decades.
Propst joined Graybar in 2002 as Corporate Counsel in the company's Legal Department. She was promoted to Senior Corporate Counsel in 2003 before moving into human resources leadership.
In 2008, Propst was appointed Vice President of Human Resources. The following year, she was elected to Graybar's Board of Directors and promoted to her current role as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
From legal to HR leadership
A licensed attorney by profession, Propst's career at Graybar has combined legal expertise with senior people leadership and corporate governance responsibilities.
During her tenure, she has held responsibility for the company's human resources function while also serving on its board. Her progression from corporate counsel to the company's senior HR leadership role reflects a career spanning legal, people and organisational responsibilities.
Graybar is a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provides supply chain management and logistics services.
Leadership thanks
Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen M. Mazzarella acknowledged Propst's contribution to the company and its employee-owned culture.
"Throughout her career, Beverly has demonstrated a deep commitment to Graybar's long-term success and our culture of employee ownership," said Graybar's Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen M. Mazzarella. "We thank Beverly for her many contributions to our business, and we wish her all the best in retirement."
Propst will remain in her current position until her retirement takes effect on January 1, 2027.