After nearly 20 years of service, Vice President of Information Technology John Mergy announces his retirement.
John first joined Do it Best as the manager of the IT division’s project management office, quickly advancing through leadership roles as divisional manager of application development and director of application portfolio management. In 2018, he was appointed Vice President of Information Technology, bringing more than 30 years of IT leadership and strategic planning experience to the cooperative.
During his tenure, John led a WMS implementation which was rolled out network-wide in record time, launched a new ecommerce platform, and successfully navigated moving the company’s headquarters with no issues.
“We are deeply grateful for John’s service and leadership,” said Do it Best Executive Vice President of Operations Dent Johnson. “His contributions have helped shape the technology infrastructure that drives the success of our members and positions Do it Best as a leader in the home improvement industry.”
Please join us in thanking John Mergy for his many years of dedication and wishing him all the best as he embarks on this exciting new chapter.
About Do it Best
Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive, and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, Do it Best serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and more than 50 other countries. To learn more, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
