WILMINGTON, Del. — United Electric Supply Inc. (United) announced the upcoming retirement of George Vorwick, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following 47 years of dedicated service to the electrical industry. His retirement will be effective May 1 and marks the culmination of an exceptional career dedicated to customer service, employee-ownership, and the electrical industry.
Throughout his career, Vorwick built a reputation as a respected leader known for his high ethical standards, unwavering integrity, thoughtful debate, and strong values rooted in respect and accountability. Beginning his career by sweeping a parking lot, he quickly advanced into sales and demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence. He held many roles with increasing responsibility, ultimately becoming United’s CEO in 2009. His leadership drove significant growth, particularly through the expansion of service-based revenue, improved operational efficiency, and strategic acquisitions.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Vorwick has been a passionate advocate for the industry and its future. He has generously volunteered his time on numerous boards and committees, helping to strengthen collaboration, leadership development, and long-term progress across the electrical channel. His contributions have been widely recognized, and he was awarded NAED’s Arthur W. Hooper Award in 2024, one of the industry’s highest honors.
“We are grateful for his leadership and the strong foundation he helped build for our employee-owners and future leaders,” said Lindsey Cropper, Chief Human Resources Officer. “He is trusted, principled, and deeply respected – values that have shaped our culture and contributed to our long-term success.”
A strong proponent of leadership continuity, Vorwick has emphasized the importance of succession planning. He consistently reinforced that thoughtful succession planning is critical to business success, ensuring organizations remain stable, prepared, and positioned for future growth.
In alignment with this commitment, Tony Buonocore, President, United Electric Supply, will become Chief Executive Officer on May 1. This transition reflects United’s continued focus on disciplined planning, stability, and leadership development.
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Congratulations George. Enjoy all your future adventures with your family & friends. A pleasure to have known you over many years. I hope our paths cross again. Cheers!