In 1915, J.T. Morrison, W.L. Armstrong and R.P. Turbeville founded Fort Worth Pump & Windmill Company. In 1932 they took the company in a new direction by focusing on plumbing supplies, which was considered bold due to the uncertainty of the times. They named the new organization Morrison in recognition of the elderly Morrison’s leadership. The original by-laws addressed many aspects. The company could or would manufacture as well as sell all classes of goods. It would or could also erect and repair buildings. It could conduct and engage in investments to purchase other companies. It could carry on a general business in oil, gas and other contract drilling. It could establish and conduct any other lawful business that could be legally engaged in by a corporation. Morrison Supply Company is a Texas-based Corporation. During it's first three decades it confined its operations to its home base in Texas and opened various branches around the state: Amarillo in 1922, Sweetwater in 1924, Wichita Falls in 1926, Lubbock in 1940, and Odessa in 1946. Following the onset of the Depression a new leader was sought. Glen, the son of R.P. Turbeville, was chosen. He remained at the helm for a half century as the President and then Chairman of the Board. In 1953, Morrison began operating in south Texas with the purchase of Rich Supply in Houston. The same year a San Diego, California-based appliance and kitchen cabinet business was added to the Morrison family. In 1956, the expansion trend was changed with the purchase of the company’s first out of state subsidiary, Fox Supply in Denver, Colorado. Frank Grannell, an industry veteran, was at the helm of Fox at the time of the acquisition. His 33 year-old son, Bill, who had worked in the business eight years, was chosen as the new leader of the Morrison subsidiary. Fox began with only one outlet in 1956 and expanded the company to hold outlets in Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Greeley, Castle rock, and two in Denver. In 1957, Morrison purchased Tucson Pipe & Supply, an industrial pipe, valve, and fitting house established in 1917. In 1960, the company purchased Crane Supply’s Santa Ana, California facility. In 1974, it purchased a facility from ITT Grinnell Corporation in Santa Barbara, California. In 1984, Morrison’s longtime CEO, Glen Turbeville, died and Bill Grannell was elected as his successor, Simultaneously in the mid 1980’s, the construction economy in Texas had fallen sharply and it was decided that Morrison’s empire was too far flung. Consequently, Tucson Pipe was sold to the Familian Corporation and the Morrison Group operations in California were sold to The Silver Group. Shortly thereafter in 1986, Morrison Supply Company was bifurcated into two entities: Morrison Supply Company with six remaining branches in Texas, and Fox Supply Company with five branches in Colorado. Bill Grannell purchased Fox Supply Company and returned to his native home in Denver. Scott Sangalli purchased Morrison Supply Company and assumed the position of President and CEO. In the same year, Morrison’s volume was approximately $17 million. During the next nine years, Morrison expanded by opening several new branches in Texas. In October 1995, Morrison purchased the assets of Milstead Supply Company, which included outlets in Austin, New Braunfels, and Waco. In April 1996, Morrison purchased American Supply Company and its branches in Texarkana, Kilgore, Tyler, and Nacogdoches. The same year, the company acquired Wheeler Municipal Supply in Amarillo. By the end of 1997, Morrison operated 22 branches and sales surpassed the $100 million mark. In 1998, Scott Sangalli appointed Darrell Hawkins as President and COO. Mr. Sangalli remained Chairman and CEO. Thereafter, the company’s momentum accelerated even further. Today, Morrison Supply Company is a leading national distributor of commercial and residential plumbing, utilities and municipal products, heating and air conditioning, industrial piping and valves, custom fabrications, and oilfield supplies. There are now more than 60 Morrison locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Annual revenues for the company’s current fiscal year are projected at $500 million. In addition, Morrison now operates two subsidiaries: The Morrison Group - design and construction of custom homes and light commercial Nova Technologies - computer software services for the distribution and construction industry The story of Morrison Supply Company is long and rich with history. It is truly a great American success story. But... according to very reliable sources, “ THE BEST IS YET TO COME! ”