Aubuchon is leading one of the most ambitious growth campaigns by any Central Massachusetts company. The fourth-generation leader has guided the 118-year-old hardware retailer through a transformation fueled by its ACE Hardware partnership, acquiring 26 stores since 2024, remodeling 75 locations, and expanding into new states. His goal is to triple the company’s size by its 125th anniversary in 2033, extending the reach of one of the region’s largest family-owned businesses, now in its fourth generation.
What unique skill sets you apart from others? Healthy things grow, and they grow fastest when the people closest to the work are empowered to lead.
What is one habit powerful leaders should practice every day? The leaders I admire most spend more time understanding their people’s “why” than promoting their own.
What is your favorite book on leadership? “5 Levels of Leadership” by John Maxwell
