Sunshine Ace Hardware names new store manager
Sunshine Ace Hardware has promoted Peter Kennedy to store manager for its new location in Ave Maria, Fla., which is expected to open in early fall 2024.
As store manager, Kennedy will be responsible for ensuring that residential and commercial customers receive the exceptional service that has defined Sunshine Ace Hardware for more than 65 years, per the company. His duties include supervising associates, developing work schedules, recruiting and hiring employees, managing inventory flow and ensuring a safe environment for all customers and associates.
The Ave Maria store, located at 5360 Ave Maria Blvd., Unit 110, will feature comprehensive paint and grilling departments, as well as a wide selection of power and hand tools, hardware, lawn and garden supplies, plumbing fixtures, propane and supplies for DIYers.
Kennedy joined Sunshine Ace Hardware in May 2023 as a floor supervisor in the Marco Island store before being promoted to the role of assistant store manager of the Founders Square location. Before joining Sunshine Ace Hardware, Kennedy was an assistant manager and rental manager for eight years at Baskin’s Ace Hardware in Massachusetts. Kennedy brings experience in multiple industries, including retail, information technology, construction, business, health care, hospitality, warehouse management and more.
Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and secondary education from St. Michael’s College in Vermont.
Sunshine Ace Hardware has brought approximately 20 new jobs to this community and will be serving as Ave Maria’s first and only hardware store.
