Ken Goodgame

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Ace Hardware Corp. distributes and sells lumber, hardware, and related products. It offers lawn and garden products, paint, home goods, tools, hardware, plumbing equipment, heating and cooling solutions, electrical, and auto products. The company was founded by Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Frank Burke, Oscar Fisher, and William Stauber in 1924 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. manufactures and distributes power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floor care and appliances. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

True Value Co. operates as a member-owned wholesaler cooperative of hardware and related merchandise. The company also manufactures and sells paint and paint applicators. It offers value-added services, such as marketing, advertising, merchandising, and store location and design services. The company was founded by John Cotter in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.