Richard Lawless is a visionary whose beginnings were solid hustle. Richard has the unique perspective to see opportunities where others see roadblocks. He is a master at seizing the moment of these opportunities and investing in the right team to execute these visions.

Richard founded the Lawless Group with his late father, Darrell Lawless, over 40 years ago. Darrell was an industry veteran who built this business’ foundation on the principle of relationships move product. Richard continues this legacy. He believes in authentic, honest, and fun customer experiences that create loyalty. This experience is still the Lawless way.

A way that has kept customers and employees on board for over 25 years.

A way that continues to grow year after year.

A way people want to be a part of it.

Richard will never lose the hustle; it is his true passion. Today, Richard is the Executive Chairman, focused on the company’s guiding principles as well as mergers and acquisitions. He continues to ensure his vision sparks motivation and supports probability. His focus is on preserving the unique culture, along with customer experience and engagement for the Lawless Group network.

Richard knows to leave a mark on the world, you must invest in people. The Lawless team is his most proud accomplishment. He is dedicated and passionate about ensuring that the Lawless Group is and remains an agency where employees, manufacturers, distributors, and end-users can thrive.

A way where people do in-fact – Move More Product.

As the Lawless Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Jack is responsible for cultivating engagement, collaboration, and purposeful innovation across the agency’s regional network. Jack is a vigorous problem solver with a keen ability to innovate and grow businesses. He has a proven ability to integrate strategic leadership and a solutions-oriented technique across the agency’s customer relationships. His dedicated to satisfaction, operational excellence, team growth and accelerated results for manufacturers, distributors, and end-users. This sets the tone for engagement and delivery across the Lawless Group network.

Jack champions connected engagement across the entire organization. This focus on the group’s regional connections and unity elevates the network’s reach for manufacturers, distributors, and end-users.

Templin has more than 25 years’ experience within manufacturing and distribution. Templin joins Lawless after having spent over 10 years at Affiliated Distributors (AD). Most recently Jack served as President of the Electrical & Industrial business unit. Prior, he served in various senior leadership roles at Stanley Black & Decker and WESCO Distribution, where his responsibilities included sales, marketing, and operations.

When Jack is not focused on building relationships, he enjoys spending time with his wife Shelly, his daughters, and granddaughters.

Blake is a proud Texan who loves living in the city and the country. He has been in the world of numbers for over 25 years – from supporting companies to managing his own.

Blake sold his company to work with Richard Lawless and the Lawless Group. This allowed him the right balance of city and country. He chose Lawless Group for the ever-changing landscape, pace, and diverse solutions within the industry.  As chief financial officer, Blake is involved in the detailed operations of our business and he is responsible for all financial and commercial aspects of the Lawless business for our customers and stakeholders. He brings a wealth of experience in managing acquisitions and mergers. Blake has a deep knowledge of the applications and disciplines needed to provide accurate and consistent assessments of investments. He’s a vital element of the Lawless Group’s success navigating the landscape to manage growth and drive strong top and bottom-line results.

When Blake is not in the city, you’ll find him in a blind or training for a marathon. He and his wife of 28 years, Leann, are parents-of-five (two human, three canine).

Ellen HardenWard, Vice President of Marketing, has over 18 years of experience bridging the world of ideas and execution. She develops strategy and creative content to promote and grow the Lawless brands in all regions.

Ellen honed her creative and design skills in ad agencies in Atlanta and New York City. She has been published and awarded for her work on many accounts including Delta Air Lines, Memphis Tourism and Pro Line Products. Her experience has allowed her to bring new creative solutions to the industrial industry. In this industry she has touched many brands prior to joining the Lawless Group. Kennedy Manufacturing, Southwire, Wright Tool and Verusen to name a few.

A farm girl at her roots, Ellen is not afraid to get her hands dirty. She is a superior multi-tasker and works with all departments in the company. She maintains the brand image, design process, and ensures the marketing efforts are reflective of the company and its customers in tandem.

When not brand building – Ellen is traveling. Whether catching a show on Broadway, back at the family farm or across the pond, she’s forever visiting towns big and small, finding inspiration in city lights and on country roads.