Thomas P. Gale
Strategic Advisor
Tom Gale has been MDM’s lead researcher and industry analyst for more than 25 years on independent distribution channel trends, consolidation, technology and competitive landscape. He is a frequent speaker and moderator on these topics at company, marketing group and association meetings in North America and Europe.
Hadley Fable
VP, Operations
Hadley Fable has been the back-bone of MDM since 2008. She graduated with a finance degree from Florida State University, and began her career as a Fee and Expense Analyst at Lipper, Inc. She currently oversees the day-to-day operations of MDM and manages MDM’s Human Resources and Accounting Departments.
Mike Hockett
Executive Editor
Mike Hockett has led MDM’s editorial direction across its various content channels since 2022. He provides in-depth analysis of the wholesale distribution landscape in the form of articles, blogs, podcasts, webcasts and research reporting. Mike also serves as the editorial face of MDM at industry events and is the content liaison with our marketing clients.
Donnie Williamson
DIRECTOR OF Analytics
Donnie Williamson helps clients uncover the power of their data by uncovering insights that lead to action. He started at the ground level with a large regional electrical distributor and worked his way up to creating and managing an analytics department discovering “actionable” insights to grow this $1.5B business. Donnie is considered a data expert in his field.
Marlyn
Forberg
Events Meetings & Logistics MAnager
Marlyn Forberg is the Events Meetings & Logistics Manager for MDM, having joined the company in January of 2021. She uses her organizational and customer service skills to coordinate all aspects of sponsor fulfillment, customer service and webcast production, alongside supporting the marketing, events and editorial teams.
Diane Houghton
Senior director of partnerships & research
Diane has spent her career connecting clients with the right advertising solutions to elevate their brand and increase their market share. Her deep knowledge of the industrial manufacturing and distribution space has enabled her to stay on top of industry trends, anticipate clients’ needs and provide them with valuable insights and recommendations.
Vesna Brajkovic
Senior Editor
Vesna Brajkovic joined MDM’s editorial team in May 2023 after covering the transportation and freight logistics industries as a B2B publication editor for more than seven years. At MDM, she provides in-depth market analysis and insights for the wholesale distribution sector through Premium-member content, such as articles, blogs, research reporting and more.
