Huyett, an industrial fastener distributor, recently announced the addition of Candi Glass as its new vice president of marketing & development and the sixth member of its executive team.

Glass brings experience from her 26-year career in merchandising, planning, inventory, and forecasting operations for notable companies like Camping World, Bosselman Enterprises, and Cabela’s.

Throughout her career, Glass has overseen large interdepartmental teams and led merchandising strategies through mergers, expansions, and crucial technology improvements. She has held senior leadership positions for seven years and used her role to initiate and lead professional development training, company culture shifts, and lean process improvements.

“I’m excited to be part of a company that is as passionate about their associates and the work we do as I am,” said Glass. “The culture of excellence is evident in the team and customer service they provide. I’m looking forward to engaging as a leader and growing with Huyett.”

Glass holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and an Associate of Science, Ag Sales & Services from Dickinson State University and several corporate leadership certifications.

“Candi’s addition to the leadership team reflects our commitment to a new paradigm of executive management. We are at the advent of some exciting expansions, all of which will consume precious capital and resources,” said Huyett CEO, Timothy O’Keeffe. “Candi will help steer us through these exciting but complicated times. In our selection process, we specifically look for servant leaders that not only build systems and processes, but more importantly, build culture and will develop talent. Candi checks all those boxes.”