Do it Best honors its 2025 Members of the Year for outstanding service and community commitment

Do it Best proudly announces its 2025 Members of the Year, recognizing outstanding independent business owners who exemplify the spirit of independent retail and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to serving their communities.

The Member of the Year award celebrates members who not only achieve excellence in their businesses but also make a lasting impact through service, leadership, and community engagement. This year’s honorees stood out for their dedication to strengthening their local economies, supporting neighbors in need, and creating welcoming spaces for contractors, DIYers, and families alike.

“Independent retailers are the cornerstone of their communities,” said Do it Best President Nick Talarico. “Our Members of the Year represent the very best of Do it Best. They’ve built thriving businesses rooted in integrity and service, and their commitment extends far beyond the walls of their stores. We are proud to recognize their contributions and leadership as examples for all our members.”

Do it Best extends heartfelt congratulations to its 2025 Members of the Year for their remarkable achievements and enduring commitment to their communities.

2025 Members of the Year

Fairport Hardware & Rentals LLC — Fairport, NY
Johnson Hardware & Rental — Johnson, VT
Hobbs Lumber & Hardware — Edinboro, PA
East Coast Lumber Building Supply Company — East Hampstead, NH
Moe & Sons Hardware — Grant, MI
Cardwell Do it Best Home Center — Indianapolis, IN
Tweedy Lumber & Hardware — Rushville, IN
Keim — Charm, OH
Coltrain Hardware and Garden Center — Ayden, NC
Maycrest Hardware — Savannah, GA
Paradise Home Center — Union, SC
Lumber King, Inc. — Whitley City, KY
Schnarr’s Hardware Company — Ladue, MO
Healdton Family Center — Healdton, OK
Pierre Part Store — Pierre Part, LA
Stillwater Building Center — Stillwater, OK
Becker Hardware — Ossian, IA
Bloomer Hardware — Bloomer, WI
D & J Farm and Home — Thorp, WI
Siwek Lumber & Millwork — Minneapolis, MN
Kulm Hardware and Home Center — Kulm, ND
Josephs’ Hardware & Home Center — Fort Collins, CO
Oil & Gas Equipment Corp — Flora Vista, NM
Mueller Lumber Company — Mitchell, SD
Peters Hardware — Spokane Valley, WA
G.W. Hardware — Woodburn, OR
Choice Hardware & Home Center —

About the Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world’s largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

For more information:

Allison Meyer, Do it Best
260.748.5307
allison.meyer@doitbest.com