Richards Building Supply
Richards Building Supply Headquarters Location
Homer Glen
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About Richards Building Supply
Richards Building Supply Co is a family owned, wholesale distributor of building material serving 12 states with 60 locations. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, moulding, rainware, cabinets, and more!About Us
Richards Building Supply Co is a family owned, wholesale distributor of building material serving 12 states with 60 locations. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, moulding, rainware, cabinets, and more!
A first-generation Polish immigrant in Chicago – with U.S. Air Force service during Vietnam and prior work experience at the Chicago roofing and siding distributor Logan-Long – Mr. Richard Guzior credits his many successes and blessings to God and the opportunities and obligations inherent in the American Dream.
“In American history, much has been said and written about ‘self-made’ men and women,” he says. “Well – I, like so many of my customers – am one. All of us understand and desire to work for the American Dream, provide for our families, and stand behind our work with pride. We believe that hard work, honest labor, and each other’s complementary abilities and strengths will help us succeed together.”
With minimal formal education and little business experience, Mr. Guzior joined Logan-Long, starting at the bottom in shipping. He worked long hours, learned the business top to bottom, earned promotions – and had an epiphany:
Take care of your customers and they will keep coming back.
Taking Risk“In American history, much has been said and written about ‘self-made’ men and women,” he says. “Well – I, like so many of my customers – am one. All of us understand and desire to work for the American Dream, provide for our families, and stand behind our work with pride. We believe that hard work, honest labor, and each other’s complementary abilities and strengths will help us succeed together.”
With minimal formal education and little business experience, Mr. Guzior joined Logan-Long, starting at the bottom in shipping. He worked long hours, learned the business top to bottom, earned promotions – and had an epiphany:
Take care of your customers and they will keep coming back.
TAKING RISK
In 1978, after his employer was forced to sell, he partnered with business associate Richard Sawilchik to launch Richards Building Supply Company. The two Richards divided their duties: Richard J. Guzior took charge of sales and operations, while Richard Sawilchik assumed the accounting and credit duties. In 1986, Richard J. Guzior bought out his partner.
By then – through working unimaginable hours in those early years, through raising the bar to deliver a signature quality level of service to customers — Richards Building Supply Company had attained success. But initial success, if not perpetuated by innovation and growth, soon atrophies. The Guziors – husband Richard and wife Christine, with their young family of seven children — took a giant risk in buying out Richard’s partner. “It’s inescapable; if you’re not growing, you’re at risk of dying,” Richard stresses.
Growing the BusinessIn 1978, after his employer was forced to sell, he partnered with business associate Richard Sawilchik to launch Richards Building Supply Company. The two Richards divided their duties: Richard J. Guzior took charge of sales and operations, while Richard Sawilchik assumed the accounting and credit duties. In 1986, Richard J. Guzior bought out his partner.
By then – through working unimaginable hours in those early years, through raising the bar to deliver a signature quality level of service to customers — Richards Building Supply Company had attained success. But initial success, if not perpetuated by innovation and growth, soon atrophies. The Guziors – husband Richard and wife Christine, with their young family of seven children — took a giant risk in buying out Richard’s partner. “It’s inescapable; if you’re not growing, you’re at risk of dying,” Richard stresses.
Since 1986, Richards Building Supply Company has expanded from eight locations to 60+ across 12 states. In June 2019, the Guziors’ named their son, Ronald (“Ron”) to the position of CEO/President. Family-owned and focused, their six remaining adult children have business roles within the company as well. With Ron at the helm, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and doing what drives them, “serving, solving and celebrating” customer, partner, and employee wins for generations to come.
And, Richard J. Guzior’s role going forward? In 2004, he began his own informal, orderly transition toward retiring and pursuing his passion for philanthropy of basic human needs.
When we can help you grow your business, then we can grow together!
“Yes, Richards Building Supply Company helps build homes,” he says. “But we also are striving to build and expand long-term relationships with our customers, employees, and vendors. We take this role very seriously. Not only are we supplying reliable products and services, but we are also helping our customers build the future means to produce, to fulfill aspirations, to nurture families and new enterprises.”
The Co-FounderAnd, Richard J. Guzior’s role going forward? In 2004, he began his own informal, orderly transition toward retiring and pursuing his passion for philanthropy of basic human needs.
When we can help you grow your business, then we can grow together!
“Yes, Richards Building Supply Company helps build homes,” he says. “But we also are striving to build and expand long-term relationships with our customers, employees, and vendors. We take this role very seriously. Not only are we supplying reliable products and services, but we are also helping our customers build the future means to produce, to fulfill aspirations, to nurture families and new enterprises.”
A first-generation Polish immigrant in Chicago – with U.S. Air Force service during Vietnam and prior work experience at the Chicago roofing and siding distributor Logan-Long – Mr. Guzior credits his many successes and blessings to God and to the opportunities and obligations inherent in the American Dream.
“In American history, much has been said and written about ‘self-made’ men and women,” he says. “Well – I, like so many of my customers – am one. All of us understand and desire to work for the American Dream, provide for our families, and stand behind our work with pride. We believe that hard work, honest labor, and each other’s complementary abilities and strengths will help us succeed together.”
With minimal formal education and little business experience, Mr. Guzior joined Logan-Long, starting at the bottom in shipping. He worked long hours, learned the business top to bottom, earned promotions – and had an epiphany:
“Take care of your customers and they will keep coming back.”
That was the start of a life-long customer loyalty base.
In 1978, after his employer was forced to sell, he partnered with business associate Richard Sawilchik to launch Richards Building Supply Company. The two Richards divided their duties: Richard J. Guzior took charge of sales and operations, while Richard Sawilchik assumed the accounting and credit duties. In 1986, Richard J. Guzior bought out his partner.
By then – through working unimaginable hours in those early years, through raising the bar to deliver a signature quality level of service to customers — Richards Building Supply Company had attained success.
But initial success, if not perpetuated by innovation and growth, soon atrophies. The Guziors – husband Richard and wife Christine, with their young family of seven children — took a giant risk in buying out Richard’s partner.
“It’s inescapable; if you’re not growing, you’re at risk of dying,” Richard stresses.
Since 1986, Richards Building Supply Company has expanded from eight locations to 60 across 13 states. Today, as the Guziors had long planned, all seven of their adult children now have business roles within the company. The company full well intends to continue growing, evolving and serving its customers for generations to come.
And……Richard J. Guzior’s role going forward? In 2004, he began his own informal, orderly transition toward retiring and pursuing his passion for philanthropy of basic human needs.
“Yes, Richards Building Supply Company helps build homes,” he says. “But we also are striving to build and expand long-term relationships with our customers, employees and vendors. We take this role very seriously. Not only are we supplying dependable products and services, we are helping our customers build the future means to produce, to fulfill aspirations, to nurture families and new enterprises.”
He sums up, “When we can help you grow your business, then we can grow together!
Careers“In American history, much has been said and written about ‘self-made’ men and women,” he says. “Well – I, like so many of my customers – am one. All of us understand and desire to work for the American Dream, provide for our families, and stand behind our work with pride. We believe that hard work, honest labor, and each other’s complementary abilities and strengths will help us succeed together.”
With minimal formal education and little business experience, Mr. Guzior joined Logan-Long, starting at the bottom in shipping. He worked long hours, learned the business top to bottom, earned promotions – and had an epiphany:
“Take care of your customers and they will keep coming back.”
That was the start of a life-long customer loyalty base.
In 1978, after his employer was forced to sell, he partnered with business associate Richard Sawilchik to launch Richards Building Supply Company. The two Richards divided their duties: Richard J. Guzior took charge of sales and operations, while Richard Sawilchik assumed the accounting and credit duties. In 1986, Richard J. Guzior bought out his partner.
By then – through working unimaginable hours in those early years, through raising the bar to deliver a signature quality level of service to customers — Richards Building Supply Company had attained success.
But initial success, if not perpetuated by innovation and growth, soon atrophies. The Guziors – husband Richard and wife Christine, with their young family of seven children — took a giant risk in buying out Richard’s partner.
“It’s inescapable; if you’re not growing, you’re at risk of dying,” Richard stresses.
Since 1986, Richards Building Supply Company has expanded from eight locations to 60 across 13 states. Today, as the Guziors had long planned, all seven of their adult children now have business roles within the company. The company full well intends to continue growing, evolving and serving its customers for generations to come.
And……Richard J. Guzior’s role going forward? In 2004, he began his own informal, orderly transition toward retiring and pursuing his passion for philanthropy of basic human needs.
“Yes, Richards Building Supply Company helps build homes,” he says. “But we also are striving to build and expand long-term relationships with our customers, employees and vendors. We take this role very seriously. Not only are we supplying dependable products and services, we are helping our customers build the future means to produce, to fulfill aspirations, to nurture families and new enterprises.”
He sums up, “When we can help you grow your business, then we can grow together!
As a family-run business, our employees are our greatest asset, and we make substantial investments in the health & well being from safety initiatives to generous compensation & benefit packages.
In doing so, we have reduced workplace injuries and created a culture centered on our employees, and their families. Our philosophy for continued growth produces a mix of positions that are filled by, internal promotions and external hiring.
Compensation
• Competitive Base Pay (Direct Deposit)
• Bonus Plans
• Commission
• 401(k) Matching (Industry Leading)
• Safety Incentive
• Auto Allowance & Fuel Card
• Spiffs (Vendor Sponsored Incentive)
• Holiday Gifts
Insurance
• Cigna Health Insurance Plans (Industry Leading)
• Wellness Initiatives
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Personal
• Holiday
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Voting
Additional Benefits
• Employee Material Purchase Discount
• Personal Career Development
• On the Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wealth Management Assistance
• Re-imbursement of Eligible Expenses
Recognition
• Annual National Sales Meeting Awards
• Anniversary
• Birthday
Technology
• Laptop, Tablet, & Smart Phone
• Personal Phone Discounts
Community
• Annual Charitable Giveaways
• Local Community Donations
Online Employee Dashboard
• Paycheck History
• Vacation Accrual
• Resources & Support
In doing so, we have reduced workplace injuries and created a culture centered on our employees, and their families. Our philosophy for continued growth produces a mix of positions that are filled by, internal promotions and external hiring.
Compensation
• Competitive Base Pay (Direct Deposit)
• Bonus Plans
• Commission
• 401(k) Matching (Industry Leading)
• Safety Incentive
• Auto Allowance & Fuel Card
• Spiffs (Vendor Sponsored Incentive)
• Holiday Gifts
Insurance
• Cigna Health Insurance Plans (Industry Leading)
• Wellness Initiatives
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Personal
• Holiday
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Voting
Additional Benefits
• Employee Material Purchase Discount
• Personal Career Development
• On the Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wealth Management Assistance
• Re-imbursement of Eligible Expenses
Recognition
• Annual National Sales Meeting Awards
• Anniversary
• Birthday
Technology
• Laptop, Tablet, & Smart Phone
• Personal Phone Discounts
Community
• Annual Charitable Giveaways
• Local Community Donations
Online Employee Dashboard
• Paycheck History
• Vacation Accrual
• Resources & Support
Number of Employees in Richards Building Supply
501 to 1,000
Richards Building Supply Revenue
$100M to $500M (USD)
Industry