House-Hasson names Hauge as new SVP
House-Hasson Hardware, one of the largest independent regional hardware distributors in the nation, has named William Hauge as senior vice president in addition to his role as chief financial officer.
“Bill has proven himself a professional in every sense of the word,” said House-Hasson CEO Steve Henry said. “His management style and attention to detail are great assets as we support the profitability of the independent hardware store and lumberyard dealers who count on House-Hasson.”
Hauge has served for five years as House-Hasson’s CFO.
Based in Knoxville, Tenn., the company supplies more than 55,000 items to some 2,500 dealers in 23 states and the Caribbean Basin.
“I’m humbled and honored to be in this role for a company of House-Hasson’s 116-year history, its traditions, and size,” Hauge said. “It’s an honorable company doing important work for dealers and their customers, and I’m privileged to be part of it."
Hauge has served as senior financial reporting manager for General Electric, a business unit controller for Alstom Power, Inc., and plant controller, American Safety Razor Company.
Of his management style, Hauge said, “I like to let employees be in charge of their roles, so I don’t interfere with their choices as long as the objectives are being met. Employees know more about their specific jobs than I do, so I listen and provide guidance only when needed.”
“Bill takes this role at an important time for us,” said Henry. “Our sales have doubled in the last five years, and he’s been at the forefront of enabling us to absorb this increase. He’ll be a leader in his new position in fashioning our human resource policies to retain and attract employees and in cost control efforts.”
A Chicago native, Hauge and his wife Teresa live in Knoxville. They have three adult children.
