Management Team

Jon Michael Adinolfi ("JMA") assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2025, after serving as Chief Operating Officer of Hillman since June of 2023. Prior to COO, Mr. Adinolfi served as Divisional President, Hillman U.S., a role he held since joining Hillman in 2019. Prior to his time at Hillman, Mr. Adinolfi served as President of U.S. Retail for Stanley Black & Decker from November 2016 to July 2019; served as President of Hand Tools for Stanley Black & Decker from October 2013 to December 2016; and served as the CFO - North America, CDIY for Stanley Black & Decker from June 2011 to September 2013. Prior to that, he worked as President at Crown Bolt from 2008 to 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Accounting degree from the University of Connecticut.

Bob Davis has served as Hillman's Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain since February 2024. In this role Mr. Davis has responsibility for global sourcing direct and indirect, transportation domestic and international, Distribution, Inventory planning and replenishment and inventory control, real estate, and safety. He joined Hillman in November 2021, first holding roles as Vice President of Transportation and Indirect Sourcing, then Vice President of Operations for Hillman's Protective Solutions Division while maintaining his role for Transportation, taking on the additional responsibilities of Global Sourcing and Packaging for Hillman in 2023, to his current expansion of responsibilities in 2024. Prior to his time at Hillman, Mr. Davis had 16 years of experience in Supply Chain Leadership at Home Depot, leading all Supply Chain Operation for Crown Bolt for twelve years, Prior to that he led increasing roles of responsibility for Target Corporation in Stores leadership, as well as Distribution and Logistics leadership.  In addition, Mr. Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Brett Hillman has served as Executive Vice President, Sales & Service since February 2024. Prior to this role, Mr. Hillman served as Vice President & General Manager from 2022 to 2024. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Vice President, Traditional Hardware & Strategic Accounts Sales. As well, he served as Director of Traditional Hardware Sales from 2016 to 2019, leading one of the industry's largest field sales teams. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Hillman was Director of Tractor Supply & Home Depot Sales, and early on in his career from 2005 to 2013, served in various sales leadership roles within Hillman. He graduated from The University of Kentucky in 2002 with a degree in Finance.

Amanda Kitzberger has served as Chief Legal Officer since May 2023. She was Hillman’s Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from February 2023 to May 2023; Vice President of Human Resources from June 2021 to February 2023; Assistant General Counsel from January 2019 to June 2021. Mrs. Kitzberger’s career has included leading legal, ethics and human resource functions at various global technology manufacturing companies. Before joining Hillman, she was VP General Counsel and Human Resources at Clopay Plastic Products. Co. (now part of Berry Global) from June 2014 to May 2018, and held legal roles of increasing responsibility at GOJO Industries, Inc. from 2008 to 2014.  Mrs. Kitzberger is the Executive Sponsor for Hillman’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) program and has led its development and implementation.

Mr. Kraft has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Hillman since November 2017. Prior to joining Hillman, Mr. Kraft served as the President of the Omnicare (Long Term Care) division, and an Executive Vice President, of CVS Health Corporation from August 2015 to September 2017. From November 2010 to August 2015, Mr. Kraft was Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Omnicare, Inc. Mr. Kraft began his career with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP in 1992, was admitted as a Partner in 2004, and is a certified public accountant (inactive). Mr. Kraft currently serves on the board of Medpace Holdings, Inc.

Scott Moore has served as Hillman’s Divisional President, Robotics and Digital Solutions since June 2024. Mr. Moore has more than 20 years of executive experience across a wide range of industries and brings a unique results-driven approach to technology enablement. Prior to his current role, Mr. Moore served as Hillman’s Chief Technology Officer from August 2022 to May 2024, and Sr. Vice President of IT for MinuteKEY from March, 2011 to August, 2022.  Prior to MinuteKEY, Mr. Moore was the CIO for AP-Networks from April, 2006 to February, 2011.  Mr. Moore ran his own consulting firm from May, 2001 to May, 2006 and previously was CIO and founding member of DigitalMed, an eLearning company that was sold to Tenet Healthcare in April, 2001.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Moore was an Executive Consultant with IBM Consulting Group.  Mr. Moore holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Executive MBA from the University of Colorado.

Aaron Parker has served as Hillman’s Chief People Officer since May 2024. He joined Hillman in September 2020, first holding roles as Director, then Senior Director and most recently Vice President of Hillman’s Human Resources function. Prior to his time at Hillman, Mr. Parker had years of experience in HR management and leadership, holding prominent roles at both Macy’s and Fifth Third Bank.  He is an active, engaged member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati YWCA, the Madisonville Education and Assistance Center as HR Committee Chair, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Gamma Lambda Youth & Educational Foundation’s Board of Trustee member and Treasurer.

Chris Paterson has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in product development, innovation, and strategic management. Throughout his career, Chris has driven strategic initiatives across both public and private companies, as well as private equity-backed organizations. He served as Executive Vice President of Product Design & Innovation at VINCI Brands, where he led global Product Development, Product Marketing, and Product Management teams. He previously served as a Mentor and Advisor at The Wond'ry - Vanderbilt University's Center for Innovation & Design, guiding start-ups through technology feasibility and company creation. During this period, he also provided strategic executive consulting to product and executive teams across global enterprises. Chris holds an MBA from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University. He has been recognized for his innovative work, holding over 75 patents and design awards including Red Dot, Good Design, International Housewares Association Best of Class, and IDEA.

Mr. Ride joined The Hillman Group Canada as the Chief Operating Officer in January 2015. Prior to joining Hillman, Mr. Ride served as the President of Husqvarna Canada from May 2011 through September 2014. From 2005 through 2011, Mr. Ride served in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility at Electrolux, including Senior Director of Marketing, Vice President and General Manager, and President.

Nick Spann was promoted to Senior Vice President of Information Technology in May 2024. In this role Mr. Spann has responsibility for IT infrastructure and operations management, security and compliance, and applications development and maintenance. He joined Hillman in July 2023, first holding the role of Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations. Prior to joining Hillman, he has held several IT leadership roles over the past 20 years in the retail sector. Most recently, Mr. Spann spent 9 years at 7-ELEVEN (previously Speedway) in positions of increased responsibility from Director of Infrastructure to Senior Director of Infrastructure & Network Services responsible for over 13,000 retail locations and support for the global enterprise. Mr. Spann held the position of Chief Information Officer for Wilco Hess (acquired by Speedway in 2014). For the past 10 years, Mr. Spann has had an aptitude for leading organizational change through improving technology verticals and mergers and acquisitions governance throughout company divestitures, integrations, and transformational initiatives.