39. Jim Hagan & Kellie Claudio

Sweda Co. (asi/90305)

2019 Rank: 37

Jim

Title: CEO

Industry Experience: 20 years

Kellie

Title: SVP Sales/Marketing

Industry Experience: 23 years

One of the most respected business duos in the industry, Hagan and Claudio (Counselor’s 2018 Supplier Woman of Distinction) continue to find new sales opportunities for the California-based Top 40 supplier, from top brands to PPE to a strong presence in a variety of product categories. They’ve also placed an emphasis on expanding awareness for its Basecamp line and its partnership with Wounded Warriors Project, which includes a donation of $100,000 in 2020 to support the Project’s mission to empower wounded soldiers.