F.W. Webb Appoints Ryan Heusinkveld as Vice President of Information Technology

“Ryan is a skilled, experienced, and visionary leader who is perfectly suited to guide our information technology department both today and into the future,” said Bob Mucciarone, Chief Operating Officer at F.W. Webb. “We are confident his hands-on, collaborative approach will keep us at the forefront of the industry while allowing us to meet our customers’ evolving needs in today’s rapidly changing technology landscape.”

Accelerating Growth

Prior to joining F.W. Webb, Heusinkveld served as President and CEO at Smith Commerce, a digital commerce and marketing agency providing comprehensive solutions to B2B and B2C clients. He previously held leadership roles as Chief Technology Officer at Smith and Vice President of Technology at SapientRazorfish, following a decade as a technical architect and developer at Thomson Reuters.

“I’m eager to build on the industry-leading tradition F.W. Webb has established through more than 150 years of serving customers in the Northeast,” said Heusinkveld. “My vision for the IT department is twofold: building technological capabilities that drive and accelerate our business growth while developing a high-performing, self-sufficient IT team. In doing so, we’ll create the framework necessary for providing valuable solutions to our customers.”

Michael Michaud

Heusinkveld joins F.W. Webb following the retirement of Senior Vice President of Information Technology Michael Michaud. Michaud, who led the IT department for more than 15 years, officially started with F.W. Webb in 1991, but had been affiliated with the company for 40 years. 

“Michael’s leadership has been integral to our success, and we would not be the company we are today without his vital contributions,” said Mucciarone. “He accomplished many great things for F.W. Webb and was pivotal to the growth of our IT department. We thank him for his tremendous service and are grateful for his work in establishing a strong foundation for our future success.”

Key Appointments

Heusinkveld comes to F.W. Webb as the wholesale supplier makes other significant additions to its leadership team. The company recently welcomed Sean Davis as its Vice President of Marketing. Davis is responsible for leading F.W. Webb’s brand strategy, field and event marketing, creative services, and promotion of branch locations and company-wide initiatives. Davis previously held leadership roles across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, consumer products, and sports marketing.