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Chip Hornsby

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Executive Chairman at Reece USA
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Claude “Chip” Hornsby is the Executive Chairman of Reece USA, a veteran leader with decades of experience in the wholesale distribution industry. His career includes founding MORSCO and serving as CEO for both Wolseley plc and Ferguson Enterprises. He earned a business degree from Christopher Newport University.

Deeply committed to his alma mater, Hornsby is a past Chairman of Christopher Newport Universitys Board of Visitors. He and his wife are active philanthropists who have endowed a professorship at the university, demonstrating a strong belief in the power of higher education and community involvement.

He has served as chairman for both his industrys top trade group, the National Association of Wholesalers, and a major public university.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Executive Chairman
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Topics Chip cares about

Distribution Industry Growth
Has a track record of leading major distribution companies and grew his own firm, MORSCO, through a successful acquisition strategy before its sale to Reece.
Higher Education Philanthropy
As a past Chairman and major donor to Christopher Newport University, he shows a deep, long-term commitment to supporting his alma mater and educational institutions.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Executive Chairman
Reece USA
12-2011 - 8-2022
CEO
Reece USA
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Reece USA Executive Chairman to Speak at SHIFT. Featured in PHC Press (phcppros.com)
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Education
Advanced Management Program
The Wharton School
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Virginia Tech
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