Michael Fromm

Chair

Michael has spent his entire professional career in wholesale distribution. After joining Fromm in 1991, he worked in sales, operations, accounting, and marketing to learn the electrical industry before being named President in 1997. In 2009, Michael transitioned day-to-day management to a professional team with the aim of building long term sustainability while honoring the rich traditions and culture of a family business.

“Over the years, I have had the privilege of getting to know employees who worked with my grandfather and my father, but I have also had the good fortune of seeing an entire new generation of young people helping to keep our company at the vanguard of the electrical industry. I am energized by the ingenuity and passion of our teams and enjoy hearing from customers about their great experiences doing business with Fromm.”

Outside of work, Michael enjoys running, bicycling, hiking, skiing, and playing and listening to music.

John Hanna

Chief Executive Officer

John Hanna has spent his entire career in the electrical distribution industry, advancing through hands-on experience and expanding leadership responsibility. After studying at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, John began his career at All Phase Electric, where he served as Assistant Branch Manager and helped open and lead a new branch.

John joined Fromm in 1997 and has had key leadership positions in all areas of the business prior to becoming the role of Chief Executive Officer. Over three decades, he has played a key role in shaping Fromm’s growth, including expansion into new markets and the development of its services and engineering business, FrommConnect. He has also focused on building a strong and capable management team.

John’s leadership philosophy is grounded in humility, accountability, and teamwork. As he puts it, “For me, it’s always been about the team, not any one individual. CAUSE Success helps ensure we are aligned around a shared purpose and common behaviors. At Fromm, that purpose is simple, to be the most valued supplier of products and services to our customers.”

He completed the Executive Leadership Program at The Ohio State University and remains actively engaged in industry and community leadership. John serves on multiple boards and advisory councils, including Affiliated Distributors and NAED. He is involved with the Greater Berks Development Fund and the Chamber Alliance of Berks County, reflecting a commitment to regional economic growth and community stewardship.

Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active through boating, fishing, golf, tennis, and pickleball.

Lou Fromm

Vice President of Business Development

After earning a BA in communications and advertising from the University of Hartford, Lou spent five years working in the advertising, entertainment marketing, and event promotion industries. After moving back to southeastern PA, he made the decision to join his family business. He started out working in counter sales at the Pottstown and Souderton branches before becoming Souderton’s Branch Manager. Since then, he’s worked as Fromm’s Director of Residential Construction Sales and Vice President, Marketing & Communications before settling into his current role as Vice President, Business Development.

For Lou, it's all about pride: pride in supporting the family-owned company into its third generation of ownership; pride in working with people he’s known for most of his life; pride in being involved in initiatives that will help transform Fromm into being a market differentiator; and pride in seeing fellow associates work together to make Fromm great.

Rick Polan

Chief Financial Officer

Rick Polan serves as Chief Financial Officer at Fromm, leading the company’s financial operations and strategic initiatives. With over 25 years of executive financial leadership experience, he has worked across a broad range of industries in both family-owned and private equity-backed businesses. His expertise in financial management, operational strategy, and business development supports Fromm’s continued growth and success.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.

Outside of work, Rick is an avid Penn State football fan and enjoys spending time with his family.

Leo Francis

Vice President of Construction Sales

Leo Francis brings over a decade of expertise in the electrical industry to Fromm, where he leads sales initiatives for lighting and switchgear. His efforts drive growth across commercial and residential markets while delivering innovative solutions that empower customers to succeed in a rapidly changing industry.

A proud alumnus of Widener University, Leo’s career includes leadership roles at Wesco Distribution and Anixter, where he achieved record-setting revenue growth. His experience at CommScope and Rittal further expanded his expertise in manufacturing, operations, and market development, equipping him with a well-rounded perspective on industry challenges and opportunities.

“My goal is to ensure Fromm remains a trusted partner by providing top-tier service and forward-thinking strategies that align with our customers’ evolving needs.”

Outside of work, Leo is a dedicated family man and father of three. He enjoys coaching his son’s sports teams, playing golf, and cheering on his favorite Philadelphia sports teams (GO BIRDS!). He values Fromm’s support for work-life balance, which allows him to focus on both professional success and family time.

Josh Williams

Vice President of Industrial Sales

Prior to coming to Fromm, Josh worked in maintenance and engineering for more than 10 years at Bimbo Bakeries and East Penn Manufacturing. He joined the Fromm team as a product specialist and received promotions to Automation Product and Services Manager and now Vice President of the Industrial Sales division.

“The most important part of my job is to make sure our teams have the resources to help our customers succeed. I enjoy working at Fromm because I like working with people and solving problems and this aligns with Fromm’s goal of being the most trusted supplier of products and services.”

Outside of work, Josh enjoys watching the 49ers, playing golf, hosting his monthly poker game, and spending time with friends and family.

Michael Evanko

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Michael has been with Fromm for nine years. A Penn State University alumnus, he has a diverse marketing background, focusing on both B2B and B2C marketing across various industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and non-profits. He has experience in both the creative and strategic worlds of marketing. He is fascinated by the rapidly changing aspects of digital marketing, E-Commerce, and how AI is changing the marketing and business landscape.

"We have a strong leadership team here at Fromm and I appreciate their open-mindedness and willingness to innovate and explore new ways of doing things. The marketing and sales teams are focused on understanding the future needs of our customers and building experiences and ways of doing business that support where they are heading."

Outside of the office, Michael is an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman. He enjoys exploring the woods and waters of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Anthony Nitto

Vice President of Operations

Anthony (Tony) Nitto brings extensive experience in distribution center operations and supply chain management, leading initiatives that optimize logistics, improve efficiency, and drive measurable results. In his role, he focuses on streamlining processes, leveraging data-driven strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply chain performance in fast-paced environments.

Throughout his career, Anthony has managed end-to-end distribution operations across diverse industries, building high-performing teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service levels and profitability. Known for his strong communication and coaching-oriented leadership style, he is passionate about developing talent and guiding teams through change while maintaining operational excellence.

“My goal is to create agile, efficient supply chain operations that support growth, deliver value to stakeholders, and position the organization for long-term success.”

Outside of work, Anthony values time with his family and enjoys playing golf.

Steve Miller

Vice President of Information Systems & Strategy

Steve has spent most of his career working in electrical engineering and wholesaling. After studying electrical engineering at Penn State, he opened his own electrical contracting business working on residential, industrial, and commercial controls. In the decades that followed, Steve also worked for an electrical distributor in the Lehigh Valley, in engineering and project management for Mack Trucks, and for his own wholesale automotive parts company before coming to Fromm.

According to Steve, Fromm is the perfect size company to be a part of: “I’ve worked for companies that are huge and I’ve been part of companies with just five employees. I like that we’re big enough to have an impact, but not so big that you don’t know everybody.” When Steve isn’t managing Fromm’s supply and inventory, he enjoys spending time with his family and feeding his passion for playing and watching ice hockey.