Welcome to the Southern Wholesalers Association

For more than nine decades, the Southern Wholesalers Association (SWA) has served as a trusted resource for wholesale distributors, manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, and service providers throughout our region. Our mission is simple: to create opportunities for our members to build stronger businesses through meaningful relationships, education, collaboration, and industry advocacy. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, success depends on staying informed, developing strong partnerships, and adapting to new challenges and opportunities. SWA provides a forum where industry leaders can connect, exchange ideas, and learn from one another while building relationships that often last a lifetime.

Our members represent a significant portion of the plumbing, heating, cooling, piping, industrial, and mechanical products industries across eleven states, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Through our annual convention, educational programs, networking events, Women in Leadership, Leadership Development Council and Mechanical Products Council activities, we help create valuable connections between distributors, manufacturers, representatives, and service providers. However, what truly sets SWA apart is the strength of our community. We believe that business is built on relationships, and our association provides opportunities for professionals at every level to share experiences, discuss industry trends, and work together to address the challenges facing our marketplace.

Whether you are a long-time member, a first-time event attendee, or someone exploring the benefits of membership, we invite you to become involved and take advantage of all that SWA has to offer. Our Board of Directors and volunteers work hard to ensure that every program, event, and initiative provides meaningful value to our members.

Thank you for visiting our website. We encourage you to explore the many resources available here and learn more about how the Southern Wholesalers Association can help your company grow, strengthen industry relationships, and prepare for the future.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming SWA event.

Terry Shafer
Executive Vice President

[email protected]
Office: 615.371.5004
Cell: 615.516.0106

7107 Crossroads Blvd.
Suite 106
Brentwood, TN 37027