An Electrical Sales Agency Leader Since 1958

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Lester Sales Company was founded in 1958 by Ernie Lester. His vision was to offer the premier level of representation for the top electrical manufacturers in the industry. Ernie’s success was due largely to his ability to locate, recruit and hire the best possible sales team who shared his vision of “being the best” and representing “only the best”. After Ernie’s passing, the agency was led by Arnie Haley from 1988 until 2012.

John Scott joined Lester Sales in 2009 and spent three years developing a deeper knowledge of the agency sales business. John purchased Lester Sales in 2012. John has over twenty years of experience in electrical distribution and holds a master degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University. Under his leadership, the company has continued Ernie’s legacy by building their future success on a foundation of strong relationships with employees, manufacturers and customers.

Timeline

1958

Ernie Lester establishes Lester Sales Company.

1961

Lester Sales becomes representative for ADVANCE.

1970

Lester Sales becomes representative for HOFFMAN.

1982

Lester Sales becomes representative for P&S.

1986

Lester Sales becomes representative for Perma-Cote.

1988

Arnie Haley joined Lester Sales and ran the company until 2012.

2009

John Scott joins Lester Sales as VP.

2012

John Scott acquires Lester Sales.

2013

Rick Gill joins Lester Sales as VP-Sales and Operations.

2013

John Scott launches ARCHER LIGHTING – new lighting agency partnered with Philips.

John Scott launches Archer Lighting

2016

John Watson joins Lester Sales as Lester Sales expands into Ohio.

2017

Expansion in Ohio continues adding 6 new lines.

2018

Purchased new building at 3233 N. Post Rd.

Lester Sales Company Indianapolis

2019

Sean Kenny joins Lester as VP of Sales as we continue to grow our territory by expanding into Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri

2020

Moving north into Michigan with 4 new lines!

2021

Following the yellow brick road into Kansas!

2022

Expansion into West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania

2023

The ESOP agreement was finalized between John Scott and the employees of Lester Sales Company.