Meet Our Staff

President

Eddie Milliner - 31 years exp.

Eddie Milliner began working at Mid-State Supply on September 5, 1977. He started out as a warehouse worker, was promoted to counter sales. He then moved up to inside sales, where he was then promoted to sales manager. He currently is serving as the President of Mid-State Supply and has been in that position for the past 4 yrs.

Sales

Mike Erwin - 32 years exp.

As Vice President of Project Sales, Mike brings over 32 years of experience to the company. He began working for Mid-State during summer break of 1974/1975 while attending Northwestern State University. After graduating from Northwestern in 1976, Mike was hired to help open one of Mid-State's first branches in Monroe, LA, Krestline Supply. He transferred back to Mid-State Supply in 1988. Mike is a second generation employee of Mid-State Supply. His father Bill Erwin roomed with J. T. Robinson at LSU and began working at Mid-State Supply as accountant in 1956. Bill retired in 1984 as secretary treasurer of Crest Industries, Mid-State’s parent company.

Mike Doyle - 45 years exp.

Mike Doyle has been an employee at Mid-State Supply for over 45 years.

Chad Betts - 12 years exp.

For the past 5 years, Chad has worked with contractors on a wide array of commercial and industrial projects, ranging from simple jobs to the most complex and challenging.

Pat Abernathy - 3 years exp.

Pat is dedicated to helping contractors. His unique problem solving style and positive attitude are a vital asset to our commercial, industrial and utility sales customers.

Donnie Billingsley - 23 years exp.

With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Donnie is a trusted resource to professional contractors throughout the greater Southeast region.

Becki Hesni - 15 years exp.

Becki has been at Mid-State for approximately 15 years, working in the Showroom Sales department. Her clients include contractors, electricians, interior decorators, and homeowners. She works on various residential and commercial electrical projects providing finished goods, in addition to reading architectural blueprints and drawing electrical specifications on prints when asked. She also creates electrical take-offs as requested, securing vendor quotes and submitting proposals to customers. Becki has helped many homeowners design lighting and appliance layouts. Most recently, Becki moved to Mid-State's Inside Sales department where she is learning the in’s and out’s of residential and commercial electrical pre-finished goods, wire and cable, panelboards and load centers.

Wayne Brown - 30 years exp.

Currently in his 30th year at Mid-State Supply, Wayne began in 1979 working in the warehouse. He moved inside to the Mid-State sales counter, then back out to the warehouse as warehouse manager. Following that, Wayne was promoted to inside sales and also served as a department buyer. For the last 5 years, he has worked in Mid-State Supply’s field sales group. In addition to his decades of industry experience, Wayne has completed several SquareD technical courses in motor controls and distribution equipment.

Greg Bullitt - 16 years exp.

Greg began his Mid-State Supply career in June 2008, but he brings with him well over a decade of electrical distributor experience. He has worked for 4 years in outside sales, 2 years in the warehouse, 2 years as warehouse manager and 2 years of inside sales, in addition to 10 years in the electrical field installing equipment.

Sammie Sewell - 13 years exp.

Sammie recently celebrated 13 years with Mid-State Supply. He began his Mid-State career as a counter sales driver back in 1995, then moved up to counter salesman and is currently counter sales lead.

John Reed - 28 years exp.

John Reed has been in the industry for 28 years. He began his career in the warehouse handling shipping and receiving, then moved up to counter sales, purchasing and inside sales.

Stacy Scoman - 4 years exp.

Stacy has been with Mid-State Supply since September 2004 and has been working with Mike on Military Housing projects. Prior to joining Mid-State, she provided customer service for the Parish Assessors office.

Rick Navarre - 35 years exp.

Rick Navarre has been with Mid-State since August 2008, providing counter sales service and backup support for the inside staff at Mid-State Supply.

Adam Kennedy - 9 years exp.

Another recent addition to the Mid-State Supply team, Adam brings 7 years of customer service experience and 2 ½ years of sales experience.

Billing/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Receptionist

Laura Jolly - 23 years exp.

Laura is Manager of Mid-State Supply's Accounting group, handling accounts payable and operations.

Lisa Blair - 32 years exp.

Lisa celebrated her 30th year with the company in March 2008. She has worked both for the parent company in accounting and with MS Alexandria in the areas of systems, customer service, office management, and currently as Manager of Operations.

Krisina Frazier - 8 years IT exp., 26 years customer service exp.

Krisina joined Mid-State Supply in February 2002, bringing over 8 years of system/sales support and computer/software/IT support experience.

Ruth Cross - 18 years exp.

Ruth Cross came to Mid State Supply Company in August, 2008 and works as an Office Specialist. Ruth was a thirteen year employee with the American Red Cross working as an office assistant with a variety of duties, most recently serving for four years in the accounting department providing extensive customer service. She firmly believes that excellent customer service and teamwork are vital and must be practiced daily.

Nic Traylor - 3 years exp.

Nic is responsible for Mid-State Supply's accounts payable primary operations.

Vickie Glenn - 26 years exp.

Although Vickie just started with Mid-State Supply, she brings 26 years of experience in distribution. She worked at Jordache for 15 years in shipping and production. She also worked 11 years for Eclectic Products as an inventory manager and as an assistant shipping manager. At Mid-State Supply, Vickie is currently the receptionist and biller.

Purchasing

Junior Hebron - 22 years exp.

Junior brings a wealth of experience to Mid-State Supply, including 22 years in management, 15 in procurement, 15 in inventory control and 12 in sales. He has been in the electrical distributor industry for nine years.

Carolyn Dill - 20 years exp.

Carolyn has been employed with Mid-State for 20 years. She started out in accounting handling both accounts payable and accounts receiveable, in addition to serving as the company's receptionist for many years. Carolyn moved to the purchasing department in June 2006 and was promoted to Purchasing Agent in May 2008.

Genevieve LaBorde - 1 year exp.

Although Genevieve has only been an employee at Mid-State for short time, the energy and high-speed atmosphere that surrounds the office is a experience that not many jobs can offer. She works in the Purchasing Department and customer service is her number one priority. She considers everyone a customer and is committed to providing outstanding service every day.

Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving

Leon Foster - 14 years exp.

Leon Foster has been in the warehouse business for 12 years loading, unloading and delivering customer orders with speed and efficiency. He operates forklifts, picks tickets and helps in any way he can. He enjoys taking care of business and taking care of customers. In addition to Mid-State, Leon has worked at P&G, Cotton Storage Warehouse, and Cenla Beverage.

Paul LaCour - 13 years exp.

Paul has worked for Mid-State Supply for over 12 years, working in a number of positions including purchasing, pricing, returned goods resolution, inventory control, receiving clerk, and receiving trainer. He currently serves as Warehouse Manager, working as part of a great team of guys helping to service Mid-State’s customers.

Tolby McDaniels - 16 years exp.

Prior to joining Mid-State Supply in 2007, Tolby spent 10 years in the United States Air Force in Shipping and Receiving, including 3 years as a warehouse manager. Today, Tolby’s responsibilities include receiving, filling backorders, bulk shipping, deliveries, stock control shelving and staging, and handling discrepancies.

Terry Jenkins - 9 years exp.

Terry brings over 2 decades of experience in the commercial, residential, and distribution field. He has worked for the local utlities and is now a valued member of Mid-State Supply's shipping and receiving team.

Dale Rusk - 11 years exp.

Dale came to Mid-State Supply in 2007 after a 10 year career with Thomas Supply, a wholesale air conditioner supplier, where he started in the warehouse and was promoted to Assistant Manager. In addition to his current delivery and warehouse duties, he also makes "grounds and jumpers".

Eric Sykes - 3 years exp.

Eric has been at Mid-State Supply for 3 years and has learned a lot about shipping, computers and how to help solve customer problems. As a team leader, he is glad to be a part of a company where people care about each other and taking good care of customers.

Natchitoches Branch

Dennis Moore - 23 years exp.

Dennis was hired in January 1986 as a Manager in Training and started his Mid-State career in receiving, then moved to shipping and then to the counter. After 6 months he moved to inside sales in, what was then called the plumbing department. After a short period Dennis was made the Manager of the plumbing department, which included the Showroom. Dennis has been to numerous training events in management, electrical and sales. In December 2008, Dennis was promoted to Branch Manager of our New Natchitoches location.

Mike Montalbano - 6 years exp.

Mike started in the electrical business in 2003 in the warehouse. After one year, he moved up to warehouse manager in 2004, then in 2005 moved up to inside sales. He joined Mid-State Supply in February 2008 in the Natchitoches branch handling inside sales

Craig Corder - 15 years exp.

Craig started in the electrical field as a helper with Guilliams Electric in 1983. After a number of years there, he moved into inside sales in 1994 at Elliot Electric where he spent three years, then worked for another electrical supply house for an additional four years. He joined the Mid-State Supply team in March 2008.

Dwan Stuckey - 1 year exp.

Dwan joined Mid-State Supply in May 2008 in our Shipping/Receiving Department, handling a wide array of products as they come in and go out to customers every day.