Alabama-based foodservice equipment and supply distributor makes strategic leadership shifts

Oct. 4, 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Alabama-based foodservice equipment and supply distributor makes strategic leadership shifts

Hawk, Inc. in Montgomery, Alabama promotes from within and adds a longtime industry leader to its team

MONTGOMERY, ALA. – Hawk, Inc., central Alabama’s oldest and largest wholesale foodservice equipment and supply distributor, announced in September 2023 several executive leadership changes with the passing of company co-founder and industry leader Richard Hawk. Jeremy Hawk has accepted the role of president and Andy Mills rejoins the Hawk team as its executive vice president.

Jeremy Hawk, a 25-year veteran of Hawk, Inc., has been appointed president, taking over his father and co-founder Dan Hawk’s position. He will oversee all day-to-day operations and has previously held active roles in all functional areas of the business. Prior to joining Hawk, Inc., Jeremy installed computer networking infrastructure and various networking systems in casinos, hospitals and convention centers. During his tenure at Hawk, he’s created many of their operational systems, designed and launched Hawk’s 15,000-square foot retail store and developed their new e-commerce platform.

Andy Mills, whose tenure spans 41 years in the foodservice industry, will assume the role of executive vice president, overseeing sales and marketing initiatives. Most recently, Mills served as director of multi-unit sales for Reinhart Foodservice/Performance Foodservice in Valdosta, Georgia. Previously, Mills held various roles with PYA/Monarch, Inc./US Foods in Montgomery, Alabama and Hawk, Inc.

Dan Hawk will continue his role as CEO and chair of the Hawk, Inc. Board of Directors. Jeremy Hawk and Mills have also been appointed to the Hawk, Inc. board. These key leadership shifts will strategically position the company for long-term local and regional market growth as Hawk strives to continue elevating its brand in the foodservice industry.

“I’m excited about the addition of Andy to the Hawk team and the new growth potential he and Jeremy can bring to the company in their new roles,” said Dan Hawk, CEO of Hawk, Inc. “Hawk, Inc. has a great cohesive team of people that all want to work together towards the common goal of increased growth and profitability well beyond its current state. I 100% support this entire team and will do anything I can to help them accomplish their goals.” 

For more information on Hawk, Inc., visit hawkinc.com.

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Caption: Jeremy Hawk, a 25-year veteran of Hawk, Inc. in Montgomery, Alabama, has been appointed president and will oversee all day-to-day operations.

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Caption: Andy Mills, whose tenure spans 41 years in the foodservice industry, will assume the role of executive vice president at Hawk, Inc. in Montgomery, Alabama, overseeing sales and marketing initiatives.

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About Hawk, Inc.:

Montgomery-based HAWK, INC. is the largest foodservice equipment and supply distributor in central Alabama. Hawk proudly represents all major national brands and manufacturers as well as fosters relationships with a wide variety of customers, including locally owned restaurants and hotels, local/state/federal agencies, corrections facilities, healthcare facilities, schools and quick-service restaurants. Founded in 1978, Hawk, Inc. boasts over 45 years of proven experience supplying smallwares, tabletop supplies, cooking equipment, refrigeration equipment, custom stainless-steel fabrication, kitchen design and installation. Hawk’s vast U.S. and overseas based project list includes industrial mass production kitchens, refrigerated warehouses, reconstruction/remodels, ground-up construction installations and design-build projects. For more information on Hawk, Inc., visit hawkinc.com.