House-Hasson Hardware Company announced today that CEO Steve Henry will retire effective Dec. 31, 2025, after more than a decade of service and five years at the helm of the nation’s largest independent regional wholesale hardware distributor.

Henry stepped into the role of chief executive officer following the passing of longtime CEO Don Hasson in 2020. Since then, he has led the company through a period of continued growth and operational strength, including the strategic acquisition of Bostwick-Braun’s hardware distribution business in 2024.

“Steve has been a steady and principled leader who helped guide House-Hasson through a critical chapter in our company’s history,” said Jim Hasson, chairman of the board. “His commitment to our customers, our employees, and the values that define House-Hasson has made and will continue to make a lasting impact.”

Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, House-Hasson serves more than 2,500 independent hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards throughout the Eastern United States, the Caribbean, and Central America. Under Henry’s leadership, the company has remained debt-free, family-owned, and focused on dealer profitability—core tenets of its 119-year legacy.

“Steve’s leadership helped preserve and expand the culture that makes House-Hasson unique,” Hasson said. “He understood the importance of personal relationships, of trust, and of doing business the right way. We’re grateful for his service and wish him the very best in his retirement.”

House-Hasson has initiated a national search for its next CEO, with both internal and external candidates under consideration. The new chief executive is expected to assume leadership in early 2026, following a structured transition.