--- title: Industrial Distribution Industry Experts | NetPlus Alliance description: NetPlus Alliance offers five generations of industrial leadership - our knowledge in the industrial distribution industry is second to none! --- #### Request Full Supplier List × # ABOUT US #### Providing Support and Growth Opportunities for Industrial and Construction Supplies Distributors ![Leadership](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/leadership.png) ## Five Generations of Industrial Leadership ###### NetPlus Alliance is a multi-generational family business that started as a machine shop along the Erie Canal in Lockport, New York in 1885. Building relationships is at the heart of everything that we do, and NetPlus is committed to working with distributors and suppliers of all sizes. Our goal is to increase market share and profitability for long-term success and above-industry growth for all members. [Meet The Team](https://www.netplusalliance.com/about/?hsLang=en#meet-the-team) [Our History](https://www.netplusalliance.com/about/?hsLang=en#our-history) ### Our History Rooted in decades of industrial experience, NetPlus Alliance evolved from a full-line distribution business to the buying group that we are today. ![1825 - Erie Canal, Lockport – Painting by WH Bartlett](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/1-canal-sized.png) **1825 - Erie Canal, Lockport Painting by WH Bartlett** The Erie Canal opened on October 26, 1825 and was comprised of 363 miles of linking waterways from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. ** ** ![1885 - William Nolan Invoice](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/2-william-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1885 - William Nolan Company** William Nolan establishes the William Nolan Company, Machinists and Steam Fitters, in Lockport, NY, 1885. ** ** ![1919 - The Ward Brothers, Sam Sr., Ben and Will](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/3-wardbrothers-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1919 - Ward Brothers Mill Supply** William Nolan’s nephews, Sam Sr., Ben and Will Ward inherit the machine shop in 1919 and rename it Ward Brothers Mill Supply Company. ** ** ![1931 – Ward Brothers Original Stock Certificate](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/4-wardbrothersstock-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1931 – Original Stock Certificate** The Ward Brothers boldly incorporate the business at the height of the great depression in 1931 and produce sales of just over $100,000 selling mill supplies, piping products and machining services. ** ** ![1959 – Ward Brothers Management](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/5-wardmanagement-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1959 – Ward Brothers Management** Generation three, Sam Ward Jr., and his cousins Bill and Jim Judge move into leadership roles at Ward Brothers Mill Supply Company. ** ** ![1969 – Dan Judge (Vietnam Feb. 1, 1966, in a Bell H13 Helicopter)](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/6-danjudd-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1969 – Dan Judge joins Ward Brothers** Dan Judge joins the family business after earning a degree in Industrial Distribution from Clarkson University and completing his service in Vietnam as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Photo taken in Vietnam, Feb. 1, 1966 in a Bell H13 Helicopter. ** ** ![1984 – Ward, Beals & McCarthy](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/7-ward-beals-sized%5B1%5D.png) **1984 – Ward, Beals & McCarthy** Ward Brothers expands its reach and acquires the inventory and equipment of Buffalo distribution company, Beals, McCarthy and Rogers in 1972 and executes a formal name change to Ward, Beals & McCarthy in 1984. ** ** ![1989 – Dan Judge Fourth Generation President](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/8-djw-sized.png) **1989 – Dan Judge, Fourth Generation President** Dan Judge is named the fourth-generation president of Ward Beals & McCarthy in 1989. ** ** ![1993 – ID One](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/9-id-sized.png) **1993 – ID One** After the sale of Ward Beals & McCarthy, Dan Judge becomes the Executive Director of ID One, the first purchasing cooperative for industrial distributors. ** ** ![NetPlus Founded 2002](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/10-netplus-founded-sized.png) **2002 – NetPlus Founded** Based on decades of industry experience, Dan Judge forms NetPlus Alliance, a buying group for industrial and contractor supplies distributors. ** ** ![2013 – Jennifer Murphy becomes fifth-generation President](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/11-jennifer-sized.png) **2013 – Jennifer Murphy, Fifth Generation President** Jennifer Murphy becomes the fifth-generation President of NetPlus Alliance on September 1, 2013. ** ** ![2016 - NetPlus Women in the Industry](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/14-womenidustry-sized.png) **2016 - NetPlus Women in the Industry** NetPlus launches Women in the Industry reception at the Annual Meeting in 2016, and attendance grows every year. ** ** ![2017 – NetPlus Celebrates Anniversary, New Office](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/12-newoffices-sized.png) **2017 – NetPlus Celebrates Anniversary, New Office** NetPlus celebrates 190 years of history in industrial distribution and moves into historic new offices at 57 Canal Street in Lockport. ** ** ![2017 – ISA American Eagle Award](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/13-isa-sized.png) **2017 – ISA American Eagle Award** Dan Judge receives John J. Buckley Lifetime Achievement Award on April 22, 2017 at the Industrial Supply Association Convention in Denver, Colorado. ** ** ![2021-Jennifer Murphy takes ownership](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/JenniferMurphy.jpg) **2021 - Jennifer Murphy Takes Ownership of NetPlus Alliance** NetPlus Alliance Founder and Chairman Dan Judge transitioned the ownership to President Jennifer Murphy. ** ** ![NetPlus Alliance 20th Anniversary 1650 x 1200 Social Graphic Final](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus%20Alliance%2020th%20Anniversary%201650%20x%201200%20Social%20Graphic%20Final.png) **2022 - NetPlus Celebrates 20th Anniversary ** We have grown tremendously since 2002 but our core purpose has remained the same: to help businesses succeed. ** ** ## Meet The Team ##### The NetPlus team is focused on the growth and success of its members and works closely with our supplier partners to build strong relationships. ![Jennifer Murphy](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/jennifer-murphy-300x300-1.png) #### Jennifer Murphy ###### President & CEO **Grow together.** The heart of everything that we do, is to bring our distributors and suppliers together for success and growth. ![Dan Judge](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/dan-judge-300x300-1.png) #### Dan Judge ###### Founder **Be honest and genuine.** That’s always been the way I’ve lived, and it’s a hallmark of our group. ![Zach Brado](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/zach-brado-300x300-1.png) #### Zach Brado ###### Senior Vice President of Growth & Development **Embrace change.** NetPlus embraces change as an organization and encourages our distributor and supplier members to do the same. ![Todd Washburn](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/todd-washburn-300x300-1.png) #### Todd Washburn ###### Vice President Business Development **Value relationships.** Knowing the people behind the company makes a big difference. ![Kate Borth](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/kate-borth-300x300-1.png) #### Kate Borth ###### Vice President of Finance **Keep it rolling.** I’m a forward-thinking person and like to have a plan that allows me to perform at the best of my ability. ![Jennifer McMillan](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/jen-mcmillan-headshot-300x300.png) #### Jennifer McMillan ###### Vice President of Human Resources, Operations & Marketing **Grow together.** I love working for a team that invests in each other’s development to ensure our collective success. ![Shirley Weiland](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/shirley-weiland-300x300-1.png) #### Shirley Weiland ###### Assistant Vice President of Member Services **Be honest and genuine.** I value meeting our members and helping them succeed and grow by staying true to who we are. ![Jillian Minderler](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/jillian-headshot-300x300.png) #### Jillian Minderler ###### Creative Director **Grow together. **I love working with a team that values collaboration. It maximizes our strengths and enriches our work. ![Caitlin Flynn](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/caitlin-headshot-300x300.png) #### Caitlin Flynn ###### Events & Training Manager **Keep it rolling**. I always try to keep a positive mindset, embrace the journey and celebrate the wins! ![Tori Dalio](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/tori-headshot-300x300.png) #### Tori Dalio ###### Accounting Manager **Keep It rolling. **I love the reminder that our mistakes do not hold us back, they challenge us to learn, improve, and keep rolling. ![Joan McDonough](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/joan-headshot-300x300.png) #### Joan McDonough ###### Social Media & Communications Manager **Be nimble.** You need a plan you're confident about, but it's even more critical to know you can adapt quickly with strategy at the forefront. ## NetPlus Alliance Values ![Heart](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/heart-circle.png) **Value Relationships** ###### We love connecting with people and building relationships across a wide range of industries. ![Chart](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/chart-circle.png) **Be Accountable for Results** ###### We push each other to achieve the best results possible in every area of our business. ![Growth](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/growth-circle.png) **Grow Together** ###### We believe that when we work together, we grow together. ![Corner](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/corner-circle.png) **Embrace Change** ###### We do not fear change! We welcome it and expect it to make us stronger. ![Truck](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/truck-circle.png) **Be Nimble** ###### We move quickly to implement new strategies and adapt to changing economies. ![Gears](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/gears-circle.png) **Keep it Rolling** ###### We know that success is ahead of us, not behind. ![Handshake](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/handshake-circle.png) **Be Honest & Genuine** ###### Our word is our bond. We always strive to be authentic and trustworthy. ![Compass](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/compass-circle.png) **Provide Guidance** ###### We deliver support and resources to help our members achieve long-term success. ![Ribbon](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/ribbon-circle.png) **Be the Best** ###### We aim for excellence in all that we do. ![Check](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hubfs/NetPlus_Alliance_March2022/Images/check-circle.png) **Do the Right Things, Right!** ###### We make decisions with our members’ best interests at heart. ## Proud Recipient Of:  ![bptw-500x500](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bptw-500x500.png?width=150&height=150&name=bptw-500x500.png "bptw-500x500") ![ub-fast-1000x500 1](https://www.netplusalliance.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ub-fast-1000x500%201.png?width=250&height=125&name=ub-fast-1000x500%201.png "ub-fast-1000x500 1") ## Are You Ready to Grow? ##### Schedule a consultation with one of our team members to explore membership today! 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