AD is proud to announce that Mark Balcom, president and owner of Pooley Inc., has been elected to its Bearings & Power Transmission Divisional Board, effective August 2024.  

Pooley Inc., headquartered in Buffalo, NY, was founded in 1932 as a custom fabrication conveyor belt shop. Over the years, Pooley has evolved into Western New York’s premier supplier of belting, hose, casters, power transmission and material handling equipment. Providing top quality products, exceptional service and competitive pricing have made Pooley the success it is today.  Pooley has been an active and proud AD owner-member since 2019.

“Mark has been a strong and well-respected servant leader in the Bearings & Power Transmission industry for 35 years.  He exhibits a clear strategic vision and serves as an incredible role model for others to follow. In addition to his experience in our core industry, he brings significant expertise across multiple verticals and will help us drive strategic expansion into adjacent categories and markets”, said Darin Davenport, president of AD’s Bearings & Power Transmission Division.

"We are excited to welcome Mark Balcom to AD’s Bearings & Power Transmission Divisional Board of Directors," said Justin Phelps, president and owner of Power Drive Systems, and AD Bearings & Power Transmission Divisional Board Chair.  "Mark will join a highly engaged and committed group of divisional board members. We’re grateful for his willingness to serve in this capacity. He joins a team that reflects AD's unwavering dedication to assembling divisional boards comprised of owner-members committed to advancing the industries they serve.”

The AD staff is grateful for individuals like Mark and the other leaders who help guide our continued growth. Mark and his peer group on the Divisional Board offer strategic guidance that is instrumental in shaping the division's future trajectory and ensuring its continued success.

AD Bearings & Power Transmission Divisional Board:

Justin Phelps           Owner/President                Power Drive Systems, Inc.

Mark Balcom            Owner/President                Pooley Inc.

Chris DuComb          President                          W.C. DuComb Co., Inc.

Geoff Filker             Principal                              Eastern Industrial Automation

Jeremiah Johnson     VP Corporate Operations Purvis Industries

Brian Kolman           President                          Brewer Machine & Gear Co.

Rob LaRue               President                         Baldwin Supply Company

Frank Stangl            President                          Weimer Bearing & Transmission, Inc.

Ryan Watts              President                          Apex Industrial Automation

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