EB Horsman Celebrates Supplier Partners in a Year of Choosing to Win
March 12, 2026
As EB Horsman & Son marks its 126th year, the company proudly recognized supplier partners who demonstrated exceptional performance, reliability, and alignment with this year’s theme, Choose to Win. Three awards were presented at the 2026 FMS & AGM, each honouring supplier partners who have made a meaningful impact on EB’s customers, its teams, and its shared success throughout Western Canada.
Weidmüller – Strategic Partner of the Year
Weidmüller was recognized as the 2025 Strategic Partner of the Year for its exceptional collaboration and strong alignment with EB Horsman’s goals. Represented by Gary Martins (Managing Director), Alfredo Marrello (Western Regional Sales Manager), Kevin Blair (National Sales Manager), and Shannon Gooden (Regional Sales Manager, Alberta), Weidmüller demonstrated unwavering commitment throughout the year, delivering on every promise and supporting joint initiatives from head office through to regional teams.
Their partnership reflects professionalism, accountability, and a shared dedication to customer success. By consistently following through, supporting EB’s teams, and enabling strong channel performance, Weidmüller exemplifies what it means to choose to win together. EB Horsman is proud to honour their contribution and looks forward to continued success.
Strategic Partner of the Year 2025
(From left: Charlie Park, Kevin Blair, Alfredo Marrello, Gary Martins, Derek Knight)
Kelly Hanson – Partner Representative of the Year
EB Horsman is pleased to recognize Kelly Hanson, Principal of Cascadia Sales as the 2025 Partner Representative of the Year. With more than forty years of experience in the electrical and lighting industry, Kelly has built a respected career spanning inside sales, regional leadership, business development, and extensive customer-facing work.
Partner Representative of the Year 2025
Kelly is known for being dependable, steady, and committed to doing things the right way. When Kelly is involved, expectations are met, promises are honoured, and complex situations are managed with calm professionalism. In a demanding industry, Kelly demonstrates discipline, patience, and the kind of interpersonal understanding that builds strong, lasting relationships. This recognition reflects Kelly’s consistent excellence, ability to perform under pressure, and the accountability and follow‑through that make a measurable difference to EB’s teams and customers. Kelly’s contributions are noticed, appreciated, and highly valued.
RAB Design – Future Builder of the Year
RAB Design was named the 2025 Future Builder of the Year and was represented at the event by David Beron, President and CEO, and Miguel Couto, Manager of Inside Sales and Quotes. This recognition highlights a supplier whose disciplined execution and reliable support have driven strong momentum across the channel.
RAB Design’s success is built on focusing on what matters: developing dependable products, supporting distributors with intention, and consistently showing up for the market. Their ability to listen, respond, and make clear decisions has strengthened collaboration at every level. Even as market conditions shift, their leadership keeps teams aligned and moving forward. EB Horsman & Son is proud to acknowledge RAB Design’s commitment and the meaningful impact they continue to make in Western Canada.
Future Builder of the Year 2025
Appreciating The Dedicated Supplier Partners
EB Horsman would also like to extend its appreciation to National Cable Specialists (NCS), Ken Watts & Associates, IPEX, Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business, The Next Step, Rittal, Elec-Tech, and Liteline. Their support helped make this year’s AGM and Field Marketing Summit a success.
Events like this bring EB’s teams together to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and recognize the people and partnerships that move the business forward. The commitment shown by these supplier partners, through both sponsorship and participation, reflects the strong working relationships EB has built over many years.
EB Horsman values the trust, collaboration, and shared effort that go into planning and supporting events like this. The continued support of these supplier partners helps create meaningful opportunities for connection between EB’s teams, its branches, and the supplier partners who stand alongside it.
