John Paolella

John Paolella is the Chairman and Co-founder of Jon-Don, a company he started in 1978 with his cousin Nick Paolella.1 Jon-Don is a leading supplier of equipment and supplies for various industries, including disaster restoration, abatement, and building services.4

Career Highlights

Founding of Jon-Don: John Paolella and his cousin Nick began Jon-Don in 1978, starting the business from their kitchen table in a 900 square-foot home.3 The company was founded with two $3,000 home equity loans and a philosophy of treating employees, customers, and vendors as partners.3

Growth and Leadership: Under John Paolella's leadership, Jon-Don has grown from a small home-based business to a national, multi-million dollar enterprise. The company now employs over 400 people and has multiple distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States.2

Current Role: As of the most recent information available, John Paolella serves as the Chairman and Co-founder of Jon-Don.1 His LinkedIn profile also lists him as CEO | Founder, indicating his continued leadership role in the company he helped establish.1

Business Philosophy

Paolella's approach to business emphasizes partnerships and mutual success. He believes in treating employees, customers, and vendors as partners, with the idea that their success contributes to the company's success.3 This philosophy has been a cornerstone of Jon-Don's growth and longevity in the industry.

Recent Developments

In 2017, Jon-Don partnered with Trivest's Growth Investment Fund (TGIF) to facilitate further growth and allow Paolella to begin planning for the future while remaining involved in the company.3 This partnership led to successful acquisitions and continued organic growth for Jon-Don.3

John Paolella's leadership and vision have been instrumental in transforming Jon-Don from a small startup to a significant player in the specialty contractor supply industry over the past four decades.