J.J. Haines Hires Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

J.J. Haines and Company (Glen Burnie, Md.) hired Chris Pratt as its chief sales and marketing officer effective Dec. 20.

Pratt is leading Haines’ Armstrong, CMH and Supplies divisions. He is responsible for all customers and supplier matters.

He has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, including executive positions with the Industrial Distribution Group and Turner Supply.

Haines’ former chief sales and marketing officer, Hoy Lanning, will retire Jan. 1, 2018. He will help Pratt transition into the role through 2017.