ABC Supply Names Fran Jackson and Mike Ford as 2026 Ken Hendricks Award Recipients
Posted on: April 14, 2026
BELOIT, Wis. — April 14, 2026 — ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, today announced Fran Jackson and Mike Ford as the 2026 recipients of the Ken Hendricks Award, the company’s highest honor, recognizing their values-driven leadership.
Jackson, managing partner of ABC Supply’s Malvern, Pennsylvania, location, and Ford, Southwest Region operations manager, were nominated by their peers for the positive impact they have on their teams and for consistently leading in ways that reflect ABC Supply’s Core Values.
“What makes ABC Supply special are the people behind it,” said Mike Jost, president and chief operating officer at ABC Supply. “Fran and Mike bring out the best in those around them. They take the time to develop others, live our Core Values every day and leave a lasting impression on their teams and communities.”
Fran Jackson joined ABC Supply in 1994 as a district purchasing manager. He moved to Bradco in 1998, where he held inside sales and sales leadership roles, including commercial sales management. Jackson was promoted to assistant manager in 2006 and named branch manager of the Malvern, Pennsylvania, location in 2008. He returned to ABC Supply in 2010 through the company’s acquisition of Bradco. Jackson has earned several company recognitions, including:
- Named managing partner in 2011
- Inducted into ABC Supply’s President’s Club in 2014
- Led the Malvern branch to 15 consecutive Center of the Year recognitions at the Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels, including repeated Diamond-level honors
- His teams earned sales champion recognition in 2022 and customer satisfaction recognition in 2011
Mike Ford joined ABC Supply in 1988 as a warehouse associate in Midland, Texas. He advanced through sales and branch management roles, later leading multiple Texas locations, including Midland and Dallas. He also supported regional growth by overseeing satellite locations in San Angelo, Odessa and Abilene. Today, he leads as Southwest Region operations manager. Highlights from Ford’s career at ABC Supply include:
- Named Manager of the Year in 1995
- Inducted into ABC Supply’s President’s Club in 1998
- Led the Midland branch to nine Center of the Year honors between 1993–2000 and 2011–2020, including Gold, Platinum and Diamond level distinctions
- Earned multiple safety, performance and customer satisfaction awards during his leadership tenure
- Held the role of managing partner from 2013–2021
“The Ken Hendricks Award is a reminder of the values ABC Supply was built on,” said ABC Supply founder Diane Hendricks. “Fran and Mike lead with heart, and we’re thankful for the way they continue to shape our culture.”
Jackson and Ford will be recognized at ABC Supply’s annual Founders’ Celebration this August at the company’s National Support Center in Beloit, Wisconsin. To learn more about this prestigious award, visit