“Rhodes and Stafford brings years of customer relationships and market experience to our sales team,” said David Isenbarger, national accounts manager, HVACR, RectorSeal. “They fit the aggressive approach we’re establishing throughout the market area.”

Rhodes and Stafford was founded in 1976 as the W.H. Rhodes Co. in Concord, North Carolina, by Bill Rhodes, a former Mueller Brass salesman and national sales manager at Hartell Pumps. Rhodes merged with the Edwin Carlson Co. and formed Rhodes and Carlson in 1984. Current president Rick Stafford, a former Halstead Industries salesman, joined the company and called on HVACR and plumbing wholesalers in North Carolina and South Carolina. Rhodes and Stafford was formed when Stafford bought a retiring Carlson’s interest in 1992. Rhodes retired in 2005 and Stafford acquired the agency’s remaining interest. Stafford has grown the firm to seven outside and three inside sales people. Stafford also acquired rep firm Chadwick & Associates in 2012. Rhodes and Stafford’s major lines are Fujitsu General America, Berry Plastics, The JP Lamborn Co., Glasfloss Filters, and Hardcast Products duct sealants and adhesives.

“Our philosophy is to work hard, make the calls, be honest, and always do what you say you’re going to do,” said Stafford. “Do those things and the rest will come.”

For more information, visit www.rectorseal.com.

Publication date: 03/20/19