HRG marks 41-year anniversary with Growth Summit

HRG reached a 40-plus milestone, inviting clients and vendor partners to celebrate at its Growth Summit.

11/9/2021

HRG is in a celebratory mood.

The company recently invited clients and vendor partners to a 41st-anniversary celebration and Growth Summit.

Taking place from Sept. 29 to 30 in Waukesha, Wis., the event was originally scheduled in 2020 to mark the company’s 40th year in business but had to be pushed back into 2021.

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Guests were invited to a reception at the HRG office, where visitors had a chance to take a tour and learn more about the various departments’ capabilities, as well as network with other attendees and HRG associates. Later, guests were treated to dinner and drinks at the Historic Courthouse 1893 in downtown Waukesha.

The evening was capped by an awards presentation. Eight partners and the company’s founder were acknowledged for their influence, inspiration, valued relationships and ongoing support. All of the partners have been catalysts in some respect to HRG’s growth and expansion of services within the retail supply chain. Following is the list of recipients and the name of the award:

IN.spiration – Dave Hamacher, founder of D.P. Hamacher and Associates;
IN.control Partner – Amy Martindale, customer service manager, and Jeff Kildow, vice president, sales, both from PM Plastics;
IN.dustry Partner – Glen Davis, president and CEO of Competitive Promotion Report;
IN.sight Partner – Patrick Spear, president and CEO of Global Market Development Center Retail Tomorrow;
IN.front Partner – Hashim Zaibak, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, a small chain in Southeast Wisconsin;
IN.demand Partner – Dan Rozumalski, partner at Salvatori-Scott;
IN.tell Partner – Paul Berthelson, senior vice president, business operations, InComm Healthcare;
IN.fluencer Partner – Ted Peterson, president at CPG Linkages; and
IN.frastructure Partner – Brian Kinzy, senior sales consultant at Heartland Business Systems.

HRG also hosted their Growth Summit at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, which included a presentation from Dawn Vogelsang, president and majority owner of HRG, followed by a keynote speech from Jerry Jendusa, co-founder and partner at STUCK.

Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the HRG owner group, and Julie Bonnell, vice president of operations and member of the HRG owner group, led a workshop that had attendees forming groups to work together to come up with ways to approach various aspects of the supply chain. Wendland then moderated a panel discussion about multiple topics related to leadership, innovation and motivation among others.

“We were so glad to finally host this event and see everyone in person to share ideas, make connections and celebrate their contributions in helping HRG grow and continue to thrive. It was very meaningful for us to be able to award our partners and honor Dave Hamacher. I also am proud we supported several local businesses who offered their products, services, or talents to help make the events special,” Vogelsang said.

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