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Local News - Local News - February 28, 2013
Jensen family extends legacy of its Spokane hardware distributorship
Pair of sibling executives are fifth generation to lead hardware distributorship

By Mike McLean
Of the Journal of Business

Micah Dunlap and brother Chris Jensen have taken over day-to-day operations of Jensen Distribution Services from their father, Mike Jensen, who remains CEO.
Micah Dunlap and brother Chris Jensen have taken over day-to-day operations of Jensen Distribution Services from their father, Mike Jensen, who remains CEO.
—Staff photo by Mike McLean
Two top executives at Jensen Distribution Services now represent the fifth generation at the helm of the big family-owned hardware wholesaler here.

The company named Micah Jensen Dunlap the president and chief operating officer at the beginning of the year. Her brother, Chris Jensen, is executive vice president.

Their father, Mike Jensen, great-grandson of the company's co-founder O.C. Jensen, remains as CEO and chairman of the board. He's still active in the upper e...


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