FARGO, N.D. (June 27, 2025) — Brady Eckart has been named Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and DOT Compliance at Border States.
In this role, Eckart will lead Border States’ strategy for employee-owner safety, fleet and driver (DOT) safety, environmental sustainability of distribution operations and emergency management as part of the company’s organizational business continuity plan. The focus on these strategies will not only elevate our health and safety culture at Border States, but will also strengthen our performance and reliability with our customers.
“Brady has a proven track record of leading company safety compliance and cultures from the ground up,” said Tony Serati, VP Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization at Border States. “He will be a strong advocate and partner for our employee-owners in our safety journey, bringing new perspective and fresh insights to the role.”
Eckart said he chose Border States for its company culture and growth trajectory. “Accountability and transparency were a big part of why I chose Border States. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan model reinforces a strong culture of ownership and responsibility. Combine that with the company’s exciting growth, I’m thrilled to be part of a team that’s building something meaningful for the future.”
Border States supplies products and services to construction, industrial and utility customers. The 100% employee-owned company is rated the sixth largest electrical distributor in the United States by Electrical Wholesaling magazine. Border States has more than 3,500 employee-owners in 31 states. The Branch Support Center (corporate office) is located in Fargo, North Dakota.