United Stationers Names Harry Dochelli VP Sales, Independent Dealer Channel
Deerfield, IL – United Stationers has named Harry Dochelli Vice President, Sales, Independent Dealer Channel for its Supply Division. Dochelli will lead the Independent Dealer Channel Sales and Customer Care organizations, with responsibility for the development of current and future growth initiatives, customer interaction, and its sales alignment process.
Dochelli brings extensive experience to United, including sales and operations leadership roles in the office products and industrial marketplace and experience with independent resellers, big box retail and business-to-business environments. Prior to joining United Stationers, he was Chief Operating Officer of Lawson Products, Inc., following two years as the company’s Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Prior to Lawson, Dochelli held various positions with OfficeMax Inc., including Executive Vice President, U.S. Contract – Boise Office Solutions; Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations; Senior Vice President, Southern Region; and Managing Director, Boise United Kingdom.
“We are very pleased to acquire the high-caliber talents of Harry Dochelli,” said Todd Shelton, President, United Stationers Supply. “His diverse range of professional experience is well-aligned with United’s long-term strategic cross-selling goals across all industries we serve. His experience collaborating with manufacturers and resellers to grow sales and profitability will be a great asset to our business.”
About United Stationers
United Stationers Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of business products, with 2011 net sales of approximately $5.0 billion. The company stocks approximately 100,000 items, including technology products, traditional office products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, office furniture, and industrial products. A network of 62 distribution centers enables delivery of these products to over 25,000 reseller customers. This network, combined with United’s depth and breadth of inventory, enables the company to ship most products overnight to more than 90% of the population of the U.S. and major cities in Mexico. For more information, visit www.unitedstationers.com.
