Professional Association for Industrial Distribution

PAID (Professional Association for Industrial Distribution) is a student-run organization at Texas A&M University, based in College Station. Founded in 1983, it's one of the largest student-run organizations at Texas A&M, with about 1,400 members. PAID connects students in the Industrial Distribution program with faculty and industry professionals, and its mission is centered on connecting students with industry.

Through the year, PAID organizes career fairs, company sponsored lunches, networking events, professional development event, and social gatherings that give students real-world exposure and career-building opportunities outside the classroom. The Industrial Distribution field itself blends engineering and business, preparing students for careers in technical sales, supply chain management, and distribution logistics.