Van Meter Inc.
Lura McBride has a comprehensive work experience spanning over two decades. Lura started their career at Accenture in 1994 as a Senior Manager and worked there until 2008. In 2008, they joined Van Meter Inc. as the Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, and later became the Chief Operating Officer in 2010. Since 2016, Lura has held the position of President & CEO at Van Meter Inc.
Lura McBride completed their Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Iowa from 1990 to 1993. Later in their education journey, they attended the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 1998, where they completed the Advanced Business Management Program. The field of study for this program was not specified.
Van Meter Inc.
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Meter is an award-winning, 100% employed-owned workplace and leading distributor of more than 800 brands of electrical, automation and mechanical supplies. Committed to providing customers at industrial plants and construction jobsites across the nation “everything they need to succeed”, Van Meter couples its comprehensive product offering with best-in-class fulfillment rates, value-add services, and technical expertise. The company has 25 branch locations in eight states (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, Virginia and Alabama). Since 1928 we’ve delivered more than electrical products; we’ve solved problems for our customers, developed lasting relationships with suppliers and given back to the many communities that support us. Because we believe a company should do more than live by its values—it should create lasting value as well. To learn more, visit www.vanmeterinc.com