Triple S Announces Annual Awards

Pictured, left to right: Kevin Chow, Triple S President; James Egan Jr., Egan Supply Company; and Michael Chiappe, California Janitorial Supply.

Triple S has announced the winners of its annual awards presented during the 2023 Clean Team Exhibit & Conference, held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, in Miramar Beach, FL.

“It was a great evening to recognize and honor our high performing Members and Suppliers,” Triple S President Kevin Chow said. “Their achievements and dedication truly make Triple S stronger.”

W. James Reider Award – Triple S’ Most Prestigious Award
Presented in honor of the founding father of Triple S whose vision, leadership, loyalty, and unswerving dedication paved the way for the company’s successful growth and development.
“We are pleased to announce that James R. Egan Jr., of Egan Supply Company, Omaha, NE, has been honored with this prestigious award,” according to Triple S.

Charles A. Phillips Service Achievement Award — In recognition for outstanding contributions to Triple S.

Stacey Huffman, Office and Member Services Manager/HR, Triple S

Pacesetter Award — Presented for exceptional growth in all programs.

Cavalier, Inc. – New Member Category, Norfolk, VA
Pettus Office Products, Little Rock, AR

$3 Million Award — Presented to Members who achieve $3 million in Triple S bill purchases in one year.

Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY

$1 Million Award — Recognition to Members who achieve $1 million in Triple S bill purchases in one year.

Pettus Office Products, Little Rock, AR

Golden Anniversary Award — In recognition for 50 years of service and support.

Acme Janitor & Chemical Supply Co., Fort Smith, AR – 1970
John A. Earl Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ – 1969
Empire Janitorial Supply, Burlington, VT – 1967
KleenMark Distribution, Madison, WI – 1967
Stein’s Inc., Moorhead, MN – 1966
Inland Supply Co., Reno, NV – 1964
Damon Industries Inc., Alliance, OH – 1962
Dobmeier Janitor Supply Inc., Buffalo, NY – 1963
Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY – 1962
I. Janvey & Sons Inc., Hempstead, NY – 1960

Pictured top row, left to right: Kevin Chow, President; Dawn Clay, Amy Sapp & Shawn Snyder, PR Chemical & Paper Supply; Shane Treat & Jared Treat, Treat’s Solutions LLC; Jackie Weaver & Zac Weaver, Inland Supply Co.; Joel Summerfield, ProClean Supply; Ashley Mitchell, Kenway Distributors, Inc.; Mark Cadell & Eric Cadell, Dutch Hollow Supplies; and Michael Chiappe, California Janitorial Supply. Pictured bottom row, left to right: Casey Smith & Shana Smith, Smith Supply Company LLC; Joe Ellis & Matt Grimwood, Lansing Sanitary Supply Co.; Jim Chittom Jr., Athens Janitor Supply; Matt Plocki, Pitt Specialty Supply; Abe Chahrour & Joseph Paladino, Lower Huron Chemical & Supply.

Club 66 Award — In recognition for outstanding annual SSS Bill Purchases.

A&L Sales, Inc., Belle Chasse, LA
Athens Janitor Supply, Athens, GA
Cleaning Systems Company, Mt. Vernon, NY
Dutch Hollow Supplies, Belleville, IL
Inland Supply Co., Reno, NV
Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
KleenMark Distribution, Madison, WI
Lansing Sanitary Supply Co., Lansing, MI
Lower Huron Chemical & Supply, Wayne, MI
Maintenance Supplies & Marketing, San Rafael, CA
Norco Inc., Boise, ID
Padre Janitorial Supplies, San Diego, CA
Pettus Office Products, Little Rock, AR
Pitt Specialty Supply Inc., Tarentum, PA
PR Chemical & Paper Supply, Pensacola, FL
ProClean Supply, Modesto, CA
Smith Supply Company, LLC, Temple, TX
Treat’s Solutions LLC, Oklahoma City, OK

20–>40 DSR Sales Excellence Award — Presented to distributor sales representatives when 40% or more of their overall sales is SSS brand.

David Sanchez, California Janitorial Supply, San Jose, CA
David Kohlmeier, House Sanitary Supply Company, Ventura, CA
David Wahlenmaier, House Sanitary Supply Company, Ventura, CA
Robert Taylor, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
John Waddle, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
Matt Dibble, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
Larry Himmelheber, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
Shawn Stephens, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
Sonny Flatt, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY
Lance Lewis, Kenway Distributors, Inc., Louisville, KY

Supplier Excellence Award — Presented to a supplier who demonstrates long term support of the Triple S brand, Triple S proprietary systems, as well as a high level of strategic support.

EnvirOx LLC

RDC Supplier of the Year Award — Presented to a Supplier who has shown consistent growth, supply chain excellence, and strategic support.

Kutol Products Inc.

Cornerstone Supplier Award — In recognition of broad Member support, sales and commitment to the Triple S Brand.

Golden Star, Inc.

President’s Award — In recognition for exceptional support of strategic programs.

Shana Smith, Smith Supply Company, Temple, TX
Ed Jacob, Misco Products, Reading, PA