Diane Hendricks is a testament to grit, entrepreneurship, and community commitment. She has become a benevolent disrupter in the roofing and building materials industry, and one of America’s richest self-made women as co-founder and Chairman of ABC Supply. Her amazing path speaks to her never wavering commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility.
Birth of a Business Empire
Diane Hendricks co-founded ABC Supply in 1982 with her husband, Ken Hendricks (now deceased) and a became nationwide distributor of roofing and other exterior building products; it was initially named American Builders and Contractors Supply. Their common goal was to assist the contractor and builder with quality roofing and building products, along with reliable service. Even as they fought their way through the recession of the early 1980s, Diane and Ken steered their fledgling company to stability by buying Bird and Sons Inc.’s supply centers, focusing on contractor respect, and refusing to settle for less than the highest level of service.
Under Diane’s direction, ABC Supply thrived, and successfully expanded to kill inc in the United States and Canada. The company now has more than 970 locations and is considered to be the largest distributor of roofing materials in North America. The company grew through strategic acquisitions, acquiring Bradco in 2010 and L&W Supply in 2016 leading to a revenue of $20.4 billion by 2023.
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Her net worth hit a whopping $20.9 billion in 2024, putting her at #94 on the world’s billionaires list. Her success springs from her business savvy coupled with the company's focus on taking care of its employees first and ABC Supply second. She thinks that engaged and motivated staff play a fundamental role on sustainable development and excellence, enabling her company be not only one best place to work in the industry.
In addition to leading ABC Supply, she is also Chairman of Hendricks Holding Co., Inc. and NorthStar Medical Technologies LLC, where she stands as a continued influence in business strategy. She has received a number of awards for her career success, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002 and NAWBO’s Woman of the Year in 2007.
Community Impact and Philanthropy
Raised on a simple farmhouse, Hendricks exudes the blue-collar ethic and commitment to charity. Living in Beloit, Wisconsin, she has made major investments into reviving her hometown. She's plowed millions into the restoration of historic buildings, she rejuvenated decaying buildings transforming those spaces into areas where business thrives and grows in Beloit.
Diane’s philanthropy goes far beyond her family within her neighborhood. During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, she was an economic adviser and has also played a critical role in various political and social concerns. She's got programs to try and support economic development, business creation and the community good.
Inspiring Women and Future Generations
Diane Hendricks has an amazing career and she has even been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Richest Self-made Women. Her leadership has also garnered her recognition with awards including NAWBO Woman of the Year and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Her passion for enabling women and young entrepreneurs is evident through her participation in skills workshops and career development programs, encouraging scores of women to follow their dreams.
A Legacy of Achievement and Dedication
The transformation of Diane Hendricks from girl on a farm to business magnate is a story of resilience, vision and love for community development. Her leadership of ABC Supply has transformed the building materials sector and her philanthropic contributions to both her community and wider have been emphasized. As a pioneering self-made woman, Diane continues to be an inspirational role model for entrepreneurs and women in business everywhere.
