As seen in: RSI, July 07
Ken do: Billionaire Ken Hendricks takes a once-a-roofer always-a-roofer approach to life en route to becoming the richest man you've probably already met

It's hard not to like Ken Hendricks, but maybe that's just me.  Both of us have an eye for the Minnesota Vikings.  I lived and died with the Purple People Eaters as a child of the '70s.  Hendricks, the billionaire owner of ABC Supply Co., nearly bought the franchise a few years ago. "I don't think it's all about the money for the players.  Players want to play ball and win," he says. Click here to read more.

As seen in: LBM JOURNAL, March 07
Engaged Employees: ABC Supply finds its employee-focus translates into long-term customers - and financial success.

Although many companies talk about their focus on customer service, ABC Supply pays more than lip service to the idea.  This Beloit, Wis.-based company maintains a constant scorecard on its ongoing activities, grading itself against stiff self-imposed standards of customer service and then measuring the results. Click here to read more.

As seen in: Roofing Contractor, Feb. 07
Focus on the Customer Drives Distributor's Success: ABC Supply Celebrates 25 Years of Service to the Industry

As the son of a roofer and the founder of two roofing companies, Ken Hendricks has always found dealing with roofing distributors frustrating.  He couldn't find one business that could meet all of his needs, and the level of service he and his father received was often poor.  Seeing a chance to succeed in a highly fragmented industry, he decided to go into the distribution business himself. Click here to read more.

As seen in: HOME IMPROVEMENT EXECUTIVE, Feb. 07
ABC Supply Co. 25th Anniversary

The experiences gained form others' mistakes can serve as the genesis for a business and its growth.  When Ken Hendricks was growing up in Wisconsin, he saw that roofing and siding suppliers often didn't treat contractors such as his father with honesty and respect.  Click here to read more.

As seen in: HOME IMPROVEMENT EXECUTIVE, Feb. 07
Executive Profile: Ken Hendricks

Ken Hendricks, 64, has been chairman and chief executive officer of American Builders and Contractors Supply Co., Inc. (Beloit, WI) since founding the company with his wife Diane in 1982; he was also president until 1998.  Previously, Hendricks was owner/pres. of Hendricks Rental Properties, Inc. from 1960 to 1980 and owner/pres. of Int'l Roofing Co. and Blackhawk Roofing Co. from 1960 to 1970, when he sold the business to employees.  Click here to read more.