TRUE VALUE COMPANY
CHICAGO, IL

True Value believes that building empowering relationships with our customers, retailers and associates is the foundation of our success. Headquartered in Chicago, our company is one of the world’s largest, member-owned cooperatives. We support a spirit of entrepreneurial thinking, appreciate a passion for excellence and foster a workplace that promotes teamwork and shared knowledge all without losing sight of individuality. And, this is the place to begin if you are interested in working at our company or would like to find out more about True Value. We’re here to help in a variety of ways. We can assist entrepreneurs with Opening a True Value Store or converting a store to True Value. Whether operating as independent hardware stores or specialty businesses, our members are supported by the training, technology and retail support of an organization that strives to be the best in the industry. True Value stores are positioned to compete with the resources to deliver a compelling shopping experience, the most relevant product assortment and unparalleled customer service. About True Value Company True Value’s family of retailers and associates are the foundation of our success. In an age of retail chains and big boxes, we understand that customers still value quality products, exceptional service and expert advice. True Value is a company with a  of supporting the growth and success of independent retailers — it's the reason why our cooperative was founded. This diverse group of retailers operates True Value stores and specialty businesses in thousands of communities in the United States and around the globe. And our associates are equipped to provide them with the resources and support they require to make our company's vision a reality: To help every True Value be the best hardware store in town. We plan to make this happen by continuing to build on our brand with a strong growth strategy: In 1948, he founded Cotter & Company, a retailer-owned cooperative that included 25 independently owned and operated member stores. With the purchase of Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett in 1963, Cotter not only acquired the company, but also the True Value trademark - a long-standing brand and presence since 1932. The co-op’s commitment to its membership was furthered in 1997 when Servistar Coast to Coast – merged with Cotter and Company. The alliance formed one of the industry’s largest dealer-owned buying groups. Today, True Value Company, under the leadership of President and CEO John Hartmann is committed to an aggressive plan for growth, and ensuring the future success of its diverse family of retailers and associates. As one of the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperatives, True Value represents independent retailer locations in over 60 countries with retail sales in their communities totaling about $5.5 billion with 13 regional distribution centers and approximately 2,500 True Value Associates. True Value guides its member owners by providing solid direction and programs proven to increase their retail sales. Our people are True Value's greatest asset. They're at the core of our brand and exemplify what our name is all about. With experienced leadership in place, profitable retail growth drives the entire organization. It's why we're in a solid position to help our members achieve success and deliver a competitive advantage to our stakeholders. As True Value Company's general counsel, Cathy Anderson provides legal services to the co-op, manages legal matters and serves as secretary to the company. She is an accomplished attorney and executive, who has 27 years of experience in law, business strategy and management. Before joining True Value Company in 2003, Anderson was executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for Alliant Foodservice, Inc. in Deerfield, Illinois. During her seven years with the $7 billion foodservice distribution company, she handled the legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, commercial matters, intellectual property and government contracts, among other significant issues. At The Nutrasweet Company, Anderson served as deputy general counsel and assistant secretary from 1992 to 1995 and as director, commercial law services from 1986 to 1992. She also provided legal services on behalf of the international division of American Hospital Supply Corporation, a predecessor company of Baxter International, in Evanston, Illinois from 1976 to 1986. David Elliott joined True Value Company in April of 2017 from Mitre 10, the leading hardware and home improvement co-op in New Zealand. Elliott possesses over 25 years of global marketing experience. He is highly respected for his ability to develop growth strategies in support of independent hardware retailers. As the general manager of marketing, Elliott led a re-launch of the Mitre 10 brand, enhanced the company’s digital and traditional advertising, revamped the consumer loyalty program and implemented an Elliott holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Stirling in Scotland. Prior to Mitre 10, Hartmann spent eight years at The Home Depot and HD Supply in a variety of roles including long-range planning, strategic business development, Hartmann holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. He also received a certificate in the Accelerated Leadership Program from Emory University, Goizueta Business School. As Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Rosalee Hermens is responsible for leading True Value Company's information technology team and managing the co-op's retail and enterprise systems. This includes all automated processes to support the wholesale business systems, including international distribution, order, inventory management, replenishment, merchandising and financial systems. She also supports member store retail systems and portal technologies for both vendors and retailers.