Kincaid Named VP - Procurement at Border States

Border States (Fargo, ND)

Zach Kincaid has been named VP  - Procurement at Border States. He succeeds Richelle Bishoff in the role, as Bishoff transitions to VP Industrial Solutions.

“This appointment represents a full-circle moment for Zach, who began his career at Border States in Procurement,” said James Sipe, executive VP Supply Chain at Border States, in the press release. “With a strong focus on people and culture, Zach believes empowered teams deliver exceptional results. His expertise in profit-and-loss management, profit analysis, safety and customer service has enabled him to streamline processes while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence.”

Kincaid has been with Border States for more than 12 years, holding roles in branch and area leadership before his most recent position as VP Distribution. Prior to Kincaid’s time at Border States, he spent five years with Republic Services, gaining experience managing in a union environment and fast-paced industry.

“The perspective gained from the field, branches and customers will directly shape how I lead procurement going forward,” Kincaid said. “My focus is on leading procurement as a strategic profit driver and sales enabler. This move isn’t a step away from the field — it’s an opportunity to connect us even more closely and ensure our strategies are built around what our teams and customers need most."

Border States supplies products and services to construction, industrial and utility customers. The 100% employee-owned company is ranked as the sixth largest electrical distributor in the United States by Electrical Wholesaling  and has more than 3,500 employee-owners in 31 states.