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Congratulations, Denitra!
Denitra Ashford, our On-site Manager in Greenville, Texas, welcomed her first grandchild in July! Kingston Lamont Gilbert was born on July 17th, at 7 lbs. 4 oz and 21 inches long.
Congrats to the Happy COuple!
Congratulations to Sydney and Beau on their recent marriage!
Sydney, granddaughter of Haggard & Stocking founder and CEO Herb Haggard and daughter of Ron Barnett, Vice President of Aerospace at Haggard & Stocking, married Beau on September 12, 2026, at The Loft at Walnut Hill.
The couple first met while they were students at Franklin College. Sydney is now a middle school teacher, and Beau works with his family’s fishery business in addition to raising show pigs.
Family, friends, and loved ones gathered to celebrate the happy couple as they began this new chapter together. Everyone at Haggard & Stocking joins in wishing Sydney and Beau a lifetime of happiness, laughter, and wonderful memories together.
Tom Judge's Retirement
In August, we celebrated the retirement of someone who has played a major role in the story and success of Imperial Fastener: Tom Judge.
While Haggard & Stocking has had the privilege of working alongside Tom for the past 10 years, his history with Imperial goes back much further. Tom was a longtime employee even before H&S acquired the company, and over the years, he became a familiar and trusted name in the Evansville industrial supply community.
People like Tom are a big part of what makes a business successful. It’s the relationships built over decades, the knowledge shared, the customers taken care of, and the willingness to show up and do the job right, day after day.
We’re grateful that Tom chose to spend the final chapter of his career with Haggard & Stocking, and even more grateful for everything he contributed to Imperial Fastener and the customers it serves.
2026 Desert Rose Foundation Gala
In September, members of the Haggard & Stocking team had the privilege of attending the 2026 Desert Rose Foundation Gala: “Dreams Come True: Once Upon a New Beginning.”
We are incredibly proud to support Desert Rose Foundation and the important work they do for survivors and families in our community. Events like this year’s gala are a wonderful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together around a mission that truly changes lives.
H&S TAILGATE FOOD SHOWDOWN
H&S employees brought their best tailgate recipes to the table for our Tailgate Food Showdown! From snacks and dips to appetizers and other game-day favorites, everyone had the chance to share, sample and vote for their favorite.
After plenty of tasting and some serious competition, Rakiya Nash from the Warehouse took home the title of H&S Tailgate Food Showdown Champion with her Rotel Dip with chips! 🏆
A big thank-you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a fun (and delicious) competition!
2026 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo
Haggard & Stocking was proud to once again participate in the 2026 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo!
The event brought together lineworkers from across the state to put their skills, teamwork and safety knowledge to the test in a series of challenging competitions.
We were also excited to partner with 3M as a co-sponsor. The 3M team joined us at the event to share their expertise and demonstrate safety solutions designed to help lineworkers stay protected while working in the field.
It was a great day celebrating the hard work and dedication of the men and women who keep our communities powered.
If You know, You Know...
Davin Gray, one of our newest salespeople and arguably one of everyone’s favorite people! As for the picture… if you know, you know. If not, just ask him.