Jon-Don Welcomes Eric Royse As Its New Chief Executive Officer

Eric Royse

Jon-Don, which provides commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, welcomes Eric Royse as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Royse has been a member of the Jon-Don board for two years, and is a seasoned distribution executive with over 25 years of experience in several different industries. Most recently, he was CEO at Continental Battery Systems for five-plus years.

“At Continental, Royse transformed a small, localized family-owned battery distribution business into the largest wholly-owned independent seller of batteries and battery accessories in North America, with a diverse product, channel, and customer profile. The business increased 10-fold during Royse’s tenure, providing outstanding opportunities for employees, customers, and supply partners,” according to a press release. “Royse is a growth and commercial-oriented CEO with an impressive track record. He leads with passion, energy, and constant positive reinforcement. He is customer-centric in every sense of the expression, and will bring his experience and ‘find a way’ attitude to Jon-Don.”

“I am excited and honored to have this opportunity to lead such a great organization,” Royse said. “Jon-Don provides essential products and services and has a market reputation to be proud of. I am confident we will provide an excellent growth platform for our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors.”

Founded in 1978, Jon-Don is a nationwide distributor servicing a range of industries including water and fire restoration, carpet cleaning, and building services and maintenance. For more information, visit www.jondon.com.