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Direct Supply employees are 44% more likely to recommend Direct Supply as a great place to work
| 64% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Direct Supply is rated highly by 56 employees, across various culture dimensions. Direct Supply employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Direct Supply’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Rocky Mount, NC. See below in detail how working at Direct Supply was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Direct Supply is rated A
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Direct Supply ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 106 Direct Supply employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Direct Supply improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Sense of humor and professional
What is the best part about your compensation package?I like the profit sharing and bonus plan
What do you like best about the leadership team?The leadership team is passionate about our industry
What would you improve about your company's interview process?The timeliness of decision making and communication while seemingly nothing is happening. The overall process was extremely long and most of the time was spent waiting for decisions and information.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Less people. I had a full day of interviews for an entry level role.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Recognizing females as equals who have as much talent as their male "partners". It would also be in their benefit to encourage partners to explore other options throughout the company even if it is not the category they believe they fit into to identify strengths for more success.
The Direct Supply family of companies cares for every critical area of Senior Living, providing everything from equipment and eCommerce to
Direct Supply’s mission is to enhance the lives of America’s seniors through our commitment to Senior Living. As the industry’s leading provider of equipment, eCommerce and service solutions, we help Build, Equip and Run better Senior Living communities
Our company is 100% employee owned, and we continue to operate under our founding values of honesty, integrity and excellence. 1985. Bob Hillis starts Direct Supply as a direct mail supplier of housekeeping and maintenance equipment. 1988. ... 1993.
| Headquarter | 6767 N Industrial Road Milwaukee, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.directsupply.com |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
| Tel | (616) 245-1890 |
| Company Status | Private |
Direct Supply competitors include Uline, HD Supply, US FOODS INC., and McKesson. Direct Supply ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Direct Supply compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
56 employees at Direct Supply have reviewed Direct Supply across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 56 Direct Supply employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Direct Supply are pleased with their total compensation at Direct Supply, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Direct Supply are pleased with their team. 56 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Direct Supply are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Direct Supply believe the environment at Direct Supply is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Direct Supply is comfortably fast. About 42% of the employees at Direct Supply work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Direct Supply are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Direct Supply is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Direct Supply employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Direct Supply's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Direct Supply employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Bob’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Rocky Mount, NC. Direct Supply’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Male employees, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, Female employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Direct Supply’s competitors, Bob Hillis ranks right above Uline CEO Dick Uihlein. Under Hillis’s leadership, Direct Supply employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Direct Supply could stand to see real improvement.
The Direct Supply Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Bob Hillis, COO Corey Denman, and CFO John Lewis
Bob Hillis CEO / President
Bob Hillis serves as the CEO / President of Direct Supply.
Corey Denman COO
Corey Denman serves as the COO for Direct Supply. Corey started at Direct Supply in October of 1988. Corey is based in... read more
John Lewis CFO
John Lewis serves as the CFO for Direct Supply, Inc. John started at Direct Supply, Inc in December of 2005. John is... read more
Christiaan Baker VP of Capital Sales
Christiaan Baker serves as the VP of Capital Sales for Direct Supply. Christiaan started at Direct Supply in October of... read more
Brett Gardner SVP Business Development
Brett Gardner serves as the SVP Business Development for Direct Supply. Brett started at Direct Supply in October of... read more
Tom Hansen Executive Creative Director
Tom Hansen serves as the Executive Creative Director for Direct Supply. Tom started at Direct Supply in September of... read more
Jesse Moberg Managing Director, Asia Pacific Operations
Jesse Moberg serves as the Managing Director, Asia Pacific Operations for Direct Supply. Jesse started at Direct Supply... read more
Deborah Sallman Program Director, Technology Sourcing
Deborah Sallman serves as the Program Director, Technology Sourcing for Direct Supply. Deborah started at Direct Supply... read more
How much do people at Direct Supply get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Direct Supply is $117,209, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,898, or $57 per hour.
At Direct Supply, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,419 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,406 annually. Average Direct Supply salaries by department include: Marketing at $96,393, Product at $152,232, IT at $97,024, and Sales at $148,353. Half of Direct Supply salaries are above $118,898.
31 employees at Direct Supply rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 95 ratings) while 30 employees at Direct Supply rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Direct Supply employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Mobile Developer, Director of Marketing, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Direct Supply employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $236k | $236k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Direct Supply across various culture dimensions.
Direct Supply's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Direct Supply's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Direct Supply applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 71% were approved.
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What is Direct Supply address?
Direct Supply location is at 6767 N Industrial Road
Who is the CEO of Direct Supply?
Direct Supply CEO is Bob Hillis, their score by employees is 89
What is Direct Supply eNPS?
The eNPS for Direct Supply is 44
What is the salary for Data Analyst in Direct Supply?
Data Analyst average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Product in Direct Supply?
The average salaries for Product in Direct Supply is 152k