Ron Hammond is passionate about his role as our Chief Supply Chain Officer and Vice President, a position he has held since joining GOJO in 2010. Ron thrives on driving change, fueling innovation, and dramatically improving operating results. He attributes much of his success to building trust and effective partnering across key organizational levels. Prior to joining GOJO, Ron gained extensive domestic and international Supply Chain experience as CEO of U.S. Drinks, LLC and The Lion Brewery, a private equity funded venture. He also served in senior operations executive roles in the Coca-Cola and PepsiCo beverage systems in the U.S., Australia, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Ron received a B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Accounting from Providence College and an MBA in Finance from Fordham University. He is a member of the MAGNET Board of Directors and a past Board member of Southeast Container, a PET supplier to the Coca-Cola System. Ron is an inventor of record, leading innovations in the areas of packaging and material handling. He has coached middle and high school students in creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Ron is married and enjoys spending time with his family, including his two children and grandchildren.