Bill Ryan Named February 2021 Employee of the Month

Congratulations Bill Ryan on being Employee of the Month for February 2021.

Nomination
Bill is a cornerstone of our Purchasing Innovation team. He actively participates in meetings and consistently seeks ways to enhance the One Monroe platform while simultaneously achieving his branch sales targets. Bill’s prompt response to sourcing requests from the Monroe team, coupled with the multiple leads he has provided to other locations, has made the One Monroe model a reality for many partners.

Before Monroe acquired NW Fasteners, Bill leveraged his deep expertise in fasteners to help grow some of our largest vendor‑managed accounts. His strong customer relationships enable him to cross‑sell the full breadth of Monroe’s product lines and add tangible value through the One Monroe approach. Bill embodies our “How can we help?” philosophy in every interaction.

Get to know Bill Ryan

1. Name: Bill Ryan
2. Job Title: General Manager
3. Hometown: West Linn, Oregon
4. Tenure at Monroe: 31 years
5. What he loves about Monroe: The teamwork and the people
6. Favorite aspect of the job: The resources available through Monroe
7. One office addition: Extra sales staff
8. Most unusual previous job: U.S. Army Infantry Soldier
9. Three words that describe him: No B.S. attitude
10. One meal for life: Pizza (real pizza, not Detroit style)
11. Animal alter‑ego: Honey Badger
12. Hidden talent: Car painting
13. Memorized song: “Going to California” by Led Zeppelin
14. Irrational fear: Heights & snakes (paradoxical for a former soldier)
15. Favorite movie line: “You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men
16. Best vacation: Hawaii trips
17. Least favorite food: Curry
18. Personal mantra: Do better
19. Overused phrases: “Giving 110%” (and trendy catch‑phrases)
20. Desired ability: Eat without gaining weight
21. Bucket‑list item: Reach 200 mph on a motorcycle
22. Hobbies: Competitive shooting, custom car building, hiking, welding projects
23. Favorite sport/team: Formula 1, Ferrari
24. Tiny or giant? Tiny elephant
25. Lottery wish: Explore the world
26. Person to meet: MSG Roy Benavidez