Contract Hardware, Inc. was established in 1963 by Walter H. McAninch, President, James D. Tuttle, Vice President, and Stuart L. Owen, Vice President. The firm specialized in commercial finish hardware supply.  Walter was succeeded as President by Leslie W. Cooley in 1982 until his retirement in 1995.  Les was employed from 1964 – 1995.  Les was succeeded as President by Dale P. Garrett in 1995.  Dale began his career at Contract Hardware in 1976, after serving 4 years with another firm in the industry.  David A. Smith served as Vice President/Sales Manager of the company and was employed from 1982 - 2006.  Contract Hardware, Inc. provides specification and consulting services to architects, contractors, and end users.  We are experienced in the fields of office, health care, education, and custom residential and institutional work.