Our History
Lumberman’s Wholesale Inc.
Lumberman’s Wholesale Inc. was founded in 1980 by Ron Esposito as a two-step distributor of building materials and paint sundries to lumber dealers in Chicago and the surrounding counties. Ron believed that business is about people, and developing relationships built on integrity and trust would lead to his building of a successful company.
Growing a Family Business into Who We Are Today
In 2002, Ron’s son Jeff joined the business and over time shifted the product focus from paint sundries to specialty building products. Rebranding as LWI Supply, Jeff continues to grow the company on the values on which Ron built the company.
Today, our core trade territory falls within a 250 Mile radius from our Montgomery warehouse, and additional LTL distribution into dealers in 20 states outside of Illinois. We work to bring problem solving and innovative building products to the market that offer solutions to the professional builder and remodeler. Day in and day out, we are your resource for product knowledge, technical information, and helpful people that are quick and responsive. Our team is committed to mutual success with both our customers and vendors and strives to get there with relationships built on the same level of trust and respect established in 1980.
1980
Lumberman’s Wholesale Inc. was founded in 1980 by Ron Esposito as a two-step distributor of building materials and paint sundries to lumber dealers in Chicago and the surrounding counties.
2002
In 2002, Ron’s son Jeff joined the business and over time shifted the product focus from paint sundries to specialty building products. Rebranding as LWI Supply, Jeff continues to grow the company on the values on which Ron built the company.
2021
Today, our core trade territory falls within a 250 Mile radius from our Montgomery warehouse, and additional LTL distribution into dealers in 20 states outside of Illinois.
LWI Company Directory
Ron Esposito
Founder
- ron@lwisupply.com
Jeff Esposito
Owner
- jeff@lwisupply.com
Dennis Quaid
Purchasing and Technology
- dennis@lwisupply.com
Tom Pihera
Controller
- tom@lwisupply.com
Tom Hartzell
Operations
- thartzell@lwisupply.com
Outside Sales
Inside Sales
Warehouse Staff
Warehouse
Staff
- warehouse@lwisupply.com
