Chapman retires from A-Z

Allen Chapman is retiring from A-Z Office Resource, Nashville, Tennessee.

Chapman began his professional career in 1977 and honed his expertise in the chemical side of the janitorial industry. He is credited with helping develop and launch the janitorial program for Corporate Express. After taking a few years off from the industry, he returned as a facility supply manager for Yuletide Office Solutions. Building and growing the company’s facility supply program made him an instrumental part of the company’s expansion and success. In 2019, Allen semi-retired, reducing his day-to-day responsibilities; but he continued to offer guidance and consultation. When Yuletide merged with A-Z Office

Resource in January 2023, Allen helped refine the janitorial program.

“I am immensely grateful for the incredible journey I’ve had in this industry,” Chapman says. “The opportunities to innovate and make a difference have been beyond rewarding. I owe my success to the wonderful teams I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years, and I’m excited to see how my colleagues will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.”

“Allen is a long-time and respected figure in the industry. We appreciate his guidance and expertise and wish him all the best in his retirement,” said Tiffany Cooper, A-Z Office Resource vice president of acquisitions and mergers.

A family-operated independent dealer founded in 1985, A-Z operates in Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern Kentucky and Northern Alabama, with additional accounts nationwide.