FARGO, N.D. (April 1, 2025) — Border States is excited to announce Jody Brannock has been named as Senior VP Construction Core Market.
Brannock will step into the role on April 1, following the retirement of Matt Eddleman, Executive VP Construction Core Market. With a proven record of success at Border States as an Area Director, and then Regional Sales Director, Brannock brings a wealth of industry experience to the role.
“Jody has established himself as a successful and accomplished leader both within and outside of our company,” said Don Masters, Executive VP Sales and Marketing at Border States.
Brannock is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has held previous roles at ABB and Southwire. He has also worked with other agencies and distributors within the electrical distribution industry, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to investing in and developing his teams and produced strong sales growth and productivity improvements
“I really appreciate and respect the dedication that Matt Eddleman has led in the Border States construction business throughout his career,” Brannock said. “This is a great opportunity to work alongside of our Sales team, helping direct the strategic growth initiatives, and I would like to thank Border States’ leadership for their confidence in me to move this core market business forward.”
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 nearly 3,500 employee-owners in 31 states. The Branch Support Center (corporate office) is located in Fargo, North Dakota.