PORTLAND, OR – Shaffer & Nelson Inc., a top-performing manufacturer’s
representative in the Pacific Northwest, and Hoyt NW, a leading agency serving the electrical
industry in Oregon and Southwest Washington, announced their finalized merger and purchase
agreement. The new entity moving forward will be known as Unified Solutions NW. The
purchase places Rhonda Vaught as the principal owner of the agency. The transition has been in
motion since August 2023 and combines the robust expertise of both organizations to deliver
enhanced solutions to the stakeholders each have served.
Shaffer & Nelson has been servicing the electrical market in Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
Montana, and Alaska for 75 years. Hoyt NW has been in business for 34 years in Oregon & SW
Washington, with the past 7 years under the leadership of Rhonda Vaught. Both organizations
have long-standing partnerships with leading manufacturers and distributors. Unified Solutions
NW is poised to continue to grow and provide value to the customers they serve.
“I want this endeavor to be successful long after I am gone,” shared Kevin Adams,
Principal Owner, Shaffer & Nelson. “And will do everything I can to ensure that.”
The merger between Shaffer & Nelson and Hoyt NW comes through the shared vision of
Adams and Vaught. Through months of discussions, they identified the opportunity to combine
their core competencies and create an enhanced agency. The resulting entity, Unified Solutions
NW, is positioned to offer unparalleled solutions in the Greater Northwest marketplace.
“As Unified Solutions NW, we have US is a deliberate part of our name. We consider
ourselves to be teamed-up with all our stakeholders, combining the best of both organizations to
deliver even greater value to our clients,” expressed Vaught. “With deep industry knowledge and
longstanding relationships brought by Shaffer & Nelson, combined with the exceptional service
and understanding of customer needs provided by Hoyt NW, we are confident in our ability to
deliver enhanced solutions and exceed expectations.”
Effective June 1st, 2024, Unified Solutions NW will operate under its new name. The
agency remains committed to serving the Pacific Northwest, including the states of Washington,
Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. With a dedicated team of professionals, including three
inside sales support personnel and a total of eight outside salespeople, Unified Solutions NW is
well-positioned to continue partnering with like-minded manufacturers and provide exceptional
service to mutual customers.
Both Kevin Adams and Rhonda Vaught will be available to address any questions or
concerns that may arise during the transition.
For more information visit: http://www.unifiedsolutionsnw.com/
