Lawson Products

DES PLAINES, Ill – May 6, 2008 – Cavoure Advisors is pleased to announce the recruitment of Shane T. McCarthy to the position of Vice President, Distribution & Logistics. Most recently, Mr. McCarthy served as Vice President, Warehouse Distribution Supply Chain Services, Ohio Valley Region, for Cardinal Health.

McCarthy has more than 15 years of experience in single and multi-facility distribution operations, inventory management, and finance. Prior to joining Cardinal in 2001, Shane served as Director of Strategy & Business Development for Pocketcard.com. He began his career in finance and accounting roles with the Superior Graphite Company.

Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Michigan State University, as well as a Masters degree in Management from Northwestern University.

About Lawson Products

Lawson Products, headquartered in Des Plaines, IL, is an international leader in selling and distributing services, systems, and products to the industrial, commercial, and institutional maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market. The company also manufacturers, sells, and distributes production and specialized component parts, and provides services and systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

About Cavoure Advisors

Cavoure Advisors is a senior level, retained executive search firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Cavoure emphasizes value creation for its clients, extraordinary levels of quality and client service, and a thoughtful, consultative approach. The firm focuses on the recruitment of board directors, chief executive officers, general managers, and senior functional leaders in finance, supply chain, sales & marketing, and human resources. Cavoure serves a broad range of clients nationwide, with an emphasis on consumer products, industrial products, and wholesale distribution.