Welcome to the 2019 Power 50 list, which ranks the most influential people in the industry.

#29 Kurt Kaeser & Gregg Emmer, Kaeser & Blair (asi/238600)

2018 Rank: 24

Strong and steady are two words that describe sales at the Top 40 distributor. Though they received lower influence ratings in this year’s industry survey, it’s through Kaeser and Emmer’s leadership that the 125-year-old firm reported 2018 revenue of $121.9 million. Their focus on providing a fun, family atmosphere has landed them on this year’s Counselor’s Best Places to Work as well.