City Electric Supply VP of Operations Retires

DALLAS, Texas — Shortly after his wedding in 1979, Jim Lawson responded to a newspaper job announcement for a sales representative. Thanks to that ad, Lawson joined City Electric Supply (CES), also known as City Electrical Factors (CEF) in the United Kingdom, as an outside sales representative in Glasgow, Scotland. He launched a career spanning two continents and almost five decades. Now, Lawson has to retire after 44 years with the company.

“It’s a strange feeling, and it’s never something I’ve contemplated until now. For 44 years, I’ve come to work for CES. That’s been my standard,” said Lawson. “It’s a difficult thing. It’s bitter for some reasons, sweet for others. It’s a good feeling, and I genuinely believe the time is right.” Read more…