John Keith.

John Keith (born 1957) founded Keith Ace Hardware. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (1979) and Baylor Law School (1983), he chose to enter the hardware business rather than practice law. On December 8, 1983, he purchased the 97‑year‑old Lee Hardware and Furniture in McGregor, Texas, establishing the first Keith Ace Hardware store. He led the c...