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Congratulations to Ty McClellan, owner of Hardware Sales, for being named “Business Person of the Year” at the Whatcom Business Awards Black & Gold Gala on March 27, 2025. Presented by the Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA), the award honors outstanding leadership and community impact.
McClellan credited his success to his team, stating in Business Pulse magazine, “You’re only as good as your people. We couldn’t do it without our dedicated managers and wonderful team.” The recognition highlights McClellan’s leadership and the collaborative culture he’s built at Hardware Sales.
McClellan was selected from a field of strong finalists: Brad Barron (Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing), Stowe Talbot (Talbot Group), and Trip Randall (Superfeet Worldwide). Learn more about each finalist and explore the full story in the current issue of Business Pulse at businesspulse.com, starting on page 42.
