Advanced Distributor Products
John Samples is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management across various industries. Currently serving as the Sr Operations Manager at Advanced Distributor Products since September 2022, John demonstrates a strong background from previous roles at Daikin Industries, Ltd., and Carrier HVAC, where leadership of cross-functional teams led to significant sales increases and operational improvements. John's expertise includes managing large teams, implementing process enhancements, and driving production efficiencies, evidenced by achievements such as increasing schedule attainment by 12% and enhancing first-pass yield from 91% to 96%. John's career also includes managerial positions at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Newell Company, and Tyler Pipe, alongside a foundational experience supervising aviation maintenance for the USMC. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Grambling State University.
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Advanced Distributor Products
Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) started with a vision to produce the best evaporator coils in the country. In 1992, ADP began production in Grenada, Mississippi. Within just a few years, the small coil operation grew into a new state-of-the-art facility that annually employs approximately 1,100 individuals. Our innovative culture is fully supported by a research and development laboratory, which includes areas for testing, assembling, and designing future products. ADP is the #1 producer of residential evaporator coils in the USA. While it all started with evaporator coils, ADP is now known for much more. We offer a large selection of high-quality indoor HVAC products, including a wide selection of styles and configurations of evaporator coils, air handlers, and unit heaters. We supply over 500 HVAC distributors at more than 4,000 points of distribution throughout North America. ADP has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. We are proud to exhibit our core values of integrity, respect, and excellence in every aspect of our business.