Ownership Change at BMI Supply

BMI Supply, in its 32nd year of operation, announces an ownership transition.

Cindy Barber, president and owner since 2010, has sold the company to longtime employees Steve Roudebush and Matt Williams. The sale was effective August 31st.

Barber led a dedicated team of employees to many years of steady growth. "I have enjoyed my years at BMI Supply, in a variety of roles from IT support to president," commented Barber. "Steve and Matt have been an integral part of our success and are more than capable of taking the helm."

Roudebush and Williams are both in their 20th year with the company, having started in the BMI Supply sales department during the summer of 1999 under the guidance of BMI Supply's late founder Robert Barber.

Williams has an undergraduate degree from SUNY Fredonia and an MFA from the University of Arizona. "Steve and I complement each other well and will make an effective team" said Williams. "We are thrilled to move BMI forward into a new era that builds upon our strong traditions."

Roudebush holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the University at Albany. "We have always prided ourselves on ultimate customer service, broad product offerings, and bringing our collective years of hands-on experience to the table to benefit our customers. These will continue to be our priorities."

In their new capacities, Williams will serve as president, heading up day-to-day operations at BMI's primary location in Queensbury, New York. Roudebush will serve as CEO, handling overall corporate matters, finances, and marketing. Barber will remain at the company in an advisory capacity for a number of months.

Founded in 1987, BMI Supply offers technical theater supplies and installations for customers in North America and beyond. BMI Supply sales and installation personnel are industry professionals who have endured the production lifestyle. Key product offerings include stage lighting fixtures, lighting controls, rigging, scenic paint and hardware, stage draperies, audio, intercom, special effects, and more. BMI Supply is proud to be active members of key industry groups including USITT and ESTA.

For more information about BMI Supply, visit the URL below or contact Roudebush at steve.roudebush@bmisupply.com, Williams at matt.williams@bmisupply.com, or Barber at cindy.barber@bmisupply.com.