E.B. Horsman & Son Announces David Thorne, New Grande Prairie Branch Manager

E.B. Horsman & Son Announces David Thorne, New Grande Prairie Branch Manager

August 5, 2026

EB Horsman & Son is pleased to welcome David Thorne as Branch Manager of its Grande Prairie branch.

David brings more than 15 years of electrical distribution experience and a proven track record of building strong customer relationships, developing high-performing teams, and driving business growth. Prior to joining EB Horsman & Son, he spent over 15 years with Wesco Distribution, progressing from Inside Sales to Outside Sales while gaining extensive experience in customer service, account management, supplier engagement, forecasting, and business development.

Throughout his career, David Thorne has demonstrated a strong ability to build lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers while delivering exceptional service and supporting long-term growth. His collaborative leadership style, industry expertise, and customer-first approach make him well positioned to lead EB’s newest branch and support customers throughout the Grande Prairie region.

In his new role, David will lead the Grande Prairie branch, focusing on building a strong team, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and supporting the continued growth of EB Horsman & Son in Northern Alberta. His leadership will play an important role as they continue expanding their presence and strengthening relationships across the region.

As EB prepares to open its new Grande Prairie branch, David’s leadership will be instrumental in establishing a strong foundation for their team and customers. This new location reflects EB Horsman & Son’s continued investment in Alberta and EB’s commitment to providing Northern Alberta customers with local access to inventory, technical expertise, and the dependable service they have delivered across Western Canada for more than 126 years.

The company invites you to join them in welcoming David Thorne to EB Horsman & Son and wishing him success as he leads the newest branch in Grande Prairie.

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