CHICAGO, IL — Cathy Hamilton, Merchandise Manager at Taylor's Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware, was recognized as an HBSDealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply. Honorees were formally recognized for business excellence at the third annual HBSDealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply live event in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
The editorial team at HBSDealer and the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply conference named 100 leaders nationwide to their 2023 Top Women awards. The list of honorees includes women from varying positions who have made an impact in the industry from family-owned independent hardware stores, Big Boxes, manufacturers, lumber mills, and more.
Cathy has played a pivotal role in the success of Taylor's Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware, contributing significantly to the overall growth of the company. Her commitment to excellence and dedication to merchandise management has set her apart as a leader in the hardware and building supply sector.
"We are so proud of Cathy as she receives this Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply award,” said Joe Taylor, President and CEO at Taylor's Do it Center. “Having worked with Cathy over the past 30 years, I am thankful for the significant contributions she has made to grow our business to the 21-store chain that it has become today! Way to go Cathy!”
The HBSDealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Cathy and other outstanding women in the industry. Taylor's Do it Center extends its heartfelt congratulations to Cathy for this well-deserved recognition.
For more information about the HBSDealer Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply event, please visit the event website.
About Taylor's Do it Center:
Taylor’s Do it Centers are family-owned independent hardware stores with 11 neighborhood locations serving the Tidewater area since 1927. In 2016, the Taylor family acquired Pleasants Hardware, a seven-location operation in Richmond, VA and founded more than a century ago. Now with 21 locations across Virginia and North Carolina, the company continues its culture of outstanding customer service, employee expertise, and quality product selection.
Taylor’s Do it Center and Pleasants Hardware are members of Do it Best Corp., the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. For more information, visit taylorsdoit.com.