Bradley Pickett

I founded Value Supply Group (VSG) to build a trusted, relationship-driven import and distribution platform for building materials retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and brokers across the United States. VSG specializes in direct overseas mill sourcing and end-to-end import execution, managing everything from procurement and logistics to delivery, allowing our partners to access reliable product without the operational burden of importing. Our focus is on transparent pricing, dependable supply, and long-term partnerships that create value for everyone involved. Drawing on prior experience scaling manufacturing and distribution businesses, I lead all aspects of VSG including supplier development, global sourcing, import logistics, customer partnerships, pricing strategy, and growth initiatives. We support a wide range of buying programs, including running-line products, promotional opportunities, liquidations, buybacks, and surplus inventory. VSG was built with a long-term mindset; prioritizing stewardship, integrity, and operational excellence while delivering consistent results in a complex global supply environment.

I became involved with Door Worx shortly after the company was acquired by Smith Family Companies, taking full operational ownership from the previous owner during a critical transition period. At the time, the business was a small, single-product operation with limited infrastructure. Over the following five years, I led the transformation of Door Worx into a diversified manufacturing and distribution platform, expanding product offerings, building scalable systems, and growing output significantly across multiple channels. Starting from the ground up, I designed and implemented operational systems to manage inventory, procurement, sales, cost of goods, margin tracking, and financial reporting. I held full responsibility for the P&L and led all growth initiatives, with direct oversight of manufacturing, sales, sourcing, vendor development, customer relationships, import distribution, and accounting. Under my leadership, Door Worx evolved into a multi-product operation supporting high-volume pre-hung door production while also supplying interior and exterior door slabs nationwide. In 2024, I sourced, negotiated, and completed the acquisition of Summit Building Products, integrating the business under the Door Worx umbrella as part of a broader growth strategy. This role required hands-on execution paired with long-term strategic thinking, building teams, systems, and supply chains capable of supporting sustained growth while maintaining quality, reliability, and margin discipline.

I was responsible for pursuing, developing, and managing new business relationships with both large and independent retail flooring operations across the United States. In this role, I focused on building long-term partnerships by understanding each customer’s business, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and creating reliable replenishment programs that supported consistent inventory flow. By aligning sourcing, pricing, and logistics, I helped retail partners lower costs, improve margins, and remain competitive in their local markets. My work emphasized trust, responsiveness, and execution, ensuring customers had dependable access to product while simplifying the complexities of wholesale distribution. The experience strengthened my foundation in national sales, supply chain coordination, and relationship-driven growth.

I began flying for Smith Family Companies as a contract pilot in May 2016 shortly after earning my Commercial Pilot License. In July 2017, I was hired full-time to manage and operate the company’s flight department, initially flying and overseeing two aircraft. Later that year, I led the listing and sale of one aircraft and transitioned the operation to a single-aircraft, single-pilot model, continuing as the sole pilot and flight department manager for a pressurized twin-engine Cessna 340. In this role, I was fully responsible for all aspects of flight department operations, including travel and flight planning, aircraft maintenance scheduling and recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, insurance management, and vendor coordination. I independently managed every function required to safely and efficiently operate the flight department. In 2020, I sourced and facilitated the acquisition of an off-market Citation Bravo on behalf of Smith Family Companies. I completed simulator training to obtain my CE-500 type rating and went on to manage and fly the jet, overseeing the transition to turbine operations while maintaining full responsibility for flight department management. Over the course of my aviation career, I logged approximately 3,000 flight hours across a wide range of aircraft types while maintaining a 100% safety record. The experience reinforced a deep respect for preparation, accountability, and disciplined execution; principles that continue to shape my leadership and operational approach today.