Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Ambassador Supply announced that Randy Carman was recently named as the company’s newest president, succeeding Brad Crawford, who was recently named CEO of Rival Holdings, Ambassador Supply’s parent company. 

In an August 10 news release, the company said Carman had previously served as chief operating officer of Ambassador Supply for the past seven years and would now oversee the Ambassador Supply portfolio, which consists of 13 companies in the steel, lumber and components industries.

“Visionary leaders like Brad create a strong foundation for their companies, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building on that foundation,” Carman said. “It’s an honor to work with the Ambassador Supply team every day, helping our companies grow and build for the future.”

Crawford spoke about the experience and skills that made Carman the ideal candidate for president. 

“In my seven years working alongside Randy at Ambassador Supply, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strong operational expertise, and an unparalleled devotion to the company’s mission and vision,” Crawford said in the statement.

“Ambassador Supply and its companies are thriving, and Randy is the right person to lead the organization forward into its next phase of growth,” he added.

For more information, visit ambassadorsupply.com.