Distributors, Giving Back

Winsupply Sponsors University of Dayton Flyers

October 19, 2026
Neil Sullivan, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Dayton, and Jeff Dice, President, Winsupply Inc. Art credit to Logan Weller

Winsupply Inc. is proud to return as an official partner of the University of Dayton (UD) Division of Athletics for the upcoming basketball season.

Strong partnerships are built on shared values and a commitment to the communities they serve. As two organizations with deep roots in Dayton, Winsupply and UD share a connection to a community known for innovation, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and pride in its hometown.

Throughout the season, Winsupply will host customers, partners, and employees in several of UD Arena’s premium hospitality areas, while in-game advertising will showcase the Winsupply brand.

New for the 2026–27 season, fans attending games can look for the Winsupply logo, prominently displayed in front of both benches on the apron of Blackburn Court.

“Dayton has a remarkable history of innovation and entrepreneurship, from the birth of aviation to the many businesses and institutions that continue to shape our region today,” said Jeff Dice, President, Winsupply Inc. “Winsupply is proud to be part of that history and to continue building upon our partnership with University of Dayton Athletics.”

“We are grateful to continue our partnership with Winsupply, a company with deep roots in the Dayton community and a shared commitment to excellence, teamwork and investing in others,” said Mark Gazdik, Senior Associate Athletic Director – Revenue and External Engagement, University of Dayton Athletics. “Their support helps us provide a first-class experience for our student-athletes, coaches, fans and partners at UD Arena, and we look forward to continuing to build on our collective success.”

About Winsupply:

Founded in 1956, Winsupply is a family of companies that includes more than 680 wholesalers across the United States; service companies for business support and sourcing; and Winsupply Inc.

In business to build entrepreneurs, Winsupply Inc. holds a majority equity stake in these independent, locally owned and operated wholesalers, known as Winsupply Local Companies.

Winsupply Inc.’s annual sales were $8.4 billion for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The Winsupply Family of Companies employs over 9,500 people nationwide.

Collectively, Winsupply Local Companies are among America’s leading distributors of construction materials, equipment, supplies, and solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) applications.

Winsupply Local Companies serve contractors and installers across America in plumbing and heating; hydronics; pipes, valves and fittings; HVAC and refrigeration; electrical; fastening hardware; waterworks and utility; pumps; turf irrigation and landscape; and pipe, metal, specialty and fire system fabrication. Local Companies also sell direct to commercial and industrial facilities organizations.

The local owners of Winsupply Local Companies earn their own success through the The Spirit of Opportunity®: the chance to risk your own money, gain equity, and run your own wholesaling company to pursue the American Dream, with help from Winsupply.

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About University of Dayton Athletics:

The University of Dayton Athletics Department sponsors 17 NCAA Division I programs and is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. With a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence, the Flyers are committed to developing student-athletes who succeed in competition, in the classroom, and in the community.