At ACO Med Supply, Inc., we have created a company committed to one thing, you, the customer. Our staff will work with a single-minded goal of supplying technologically advanced medical products, through the best procurement system available, at competitive prices. We are here to provide you and your patients with the best service possible.

THE ACO MED WAY

Our Purpose
Enhancing Orthopaedics

Our Vision
To be the largest and best post-operative provider of orthopedic solutions and expertise in the country.

Our Mission
To help orthopedic professionals provide exceptional patient care.

ACO MED VALUES

Attitude of excellence     Maintain integrity
Customer focused          Exceed expectations
Outstanding value          Dedicated teamwork

OUR "B" ATTITUDES OF A TEAM PLAYER

Be customer focused (internally and externally)
Be positive
Be compassionate and respectful
Be a good listener
Be forthright and communicate thoroughly
Be honest and trustworthy
Be on time
Be professional
Be cooperative
Be responsible and follow through completely
Be flexible
Be low maintenance
Be part of the solution

= being a leader
= being a solutions driven team

History

ACO Med Supply, Inc. was established June 1, 1995, as an orthopedic specialty distributor covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Initially, ACO Med Supply represented three manufacturers; DonJoy, Procare and Technol. Today, ACO Med Supply proudly distributes product from over 250 different manufacturers. The company began in a warehouse of 2,500 square feet, with two employees and nine sales representatives covering three states.

ACO Med Supply has focused on the business aspect of the medical practice so the clinical staff can concentrate on their patients. With that focus, ACO Med Supply experienced rapid growth and quickly relocated, doubling the warehouse space. The most recent expansion in July, 2009, allowed for a warehouse of 51,000 square feet, making it one of the largest distribution centers for orthopedic products in the southeast. ACO Med Supply currently has 70 people within our sales, service and operations area.

As we continue to focus on growth in our current market of the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia, it seems appropriate to remember those customers who have contributed to our success. We would like to extend to them our sincere gratitude for their support... past, present and future. ACO Med Supply has continued to excel in a competitive market because the Customer is the cornerstone of our business.

Leadership Team

ACO’s day-to-day operations are managed by a highly skilled and knowledgeable leadership team with over 50 years combined experience. Our leaders have built a layer of programs over the years that make life easier for customers all while ensuring quality products and exceptional customer experiences. Our leadership team strives for excellence and innovations to help orthopaedic professionals provide exceptional patient care.

Stuart (Stu) Ross
President

ACO's founder and chief executive Stu attended college at the University of South Carolina where he studied marketing and business. Prior to creating ACO his employment over the years included being a Women's Apparel Sales Representative for Jarrell Distributors, Inc., 1982 to 1984; manufacturer's representative for Jones Apparel Group, Inc., 1984 to 1986; Direct Regional Sales Representative for Calvin Klein Sports Women's, 1987 to 1990. Stu then joined the world of medical sales by becoming a Medical Sales Representative for DonJoy Orthopedics, 1991 to present.

After immediate success and experience in medical sales he, then founded ACO Med Supply, Inc., on June 1, 1995, along with Jimmy Gray. Stuart currently works in a sales development role over sales representatives, on behalf of DonJoy Orthopaedics and ACO Med Supply. He is married to his beautiful wife, Martha, and they have six children, Andrew, Alex, Trevor, Travis, Sydney and Reagan. His hobbies include traveling with his family, snow skiing, boating, fitness and eating at his favorite restaurant, Sullivan's.

 

Greg Harmon
Chief Sales Officer

Greg joined ACO Med Supply as a Sales Representative in August of 2001. His duties include total management of the sales force for DonJoy and ACO Med Supply in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Southeastern Georgia. Greg is part of the senior leadership team for ACO Med Supply in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from the University of South Carolina and a Master's of Science Degree from the University of Tennessee. Since joining ACO Med Supply, Greg has been a winner of many sales awards from DonJoy and ACO Med Supply, including Donjoy Representative of the Year in 2007. Greg resides in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife, Erin, his daughter, Sarah, and his son, John.

"ACO Med Supply is a privately held company, not part of some ponderous, policy-driven conglomerate. Our policy is not to spend a lot of time on procedures, but to spend time on our customers. ACO Med Supply will always move quickly, decisively and independently, without shareholders looking over our shoulders for more profits at the expense of client service. We run the system as opposed to the system running us."

- Stuart Ross
  President, ACO Med Supply, Inc.