New Addition to HARDI Staff

I am pleased to announce the addition of Talbot Gee, vice president, to the HARDI Columbus staff. Talbot joined us on May 1, 2006, and at this writing, many will have already made his acquaintance at the various regional meetings.

Talbot was previously an executive director for the association management firm of Fernley & Fernley Inc. in Philadelphia, where he was responsible for the Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association, the North American Horticultural Supply Association and the Security Hardware Distributors Association. His experience with other associations in the wholesale distribution business provides him with functional knowledge and exposure to many of HARDI's ongoing initiatives while at the same time allowing him to bring new ideas and perspectives to our association.

Talbot has a bachelor of arts degree in political science from John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. He lives with his wife Peggy, and their 3-year-old daughter Evelyn in the Columbus suburb of Hilliard.

Please welcome them to our fine association.