Ace hires Frank Carroll as GMM

Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ace Hardware Corp. hired Frank Carroll as general merchandise manager.

Reporting to senior VP merchandising, marketing and sales John Surane, Carroll will focus on merchandising strategy both domestically and internationally. 

“Frank brings with him a wealth of experience including more than 20 years working for respected brands within the industry,” said Surane. “He has extensive experience in strategic planning, sales management, marketing operations, supply chain management and product development -- plus he’s a proven team builder.”

Prior to joining Ace, Carroll served as president of Knaack, responsible for leading two respected brands: Knaack secure storage and WeatherGuard mobile storage equipment.

Additionally, he brings a myriad of experience from Robert Bosch Tool as president of various business units, where he led all aspects of strategic planning including marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sales. 

Carroll holds a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University, as well as a masters of business administration in business from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Carroll also serves on the board of directors of the United Way of McHenry County, as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry, Ill. Carroll resides in Chicago with his family.