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Control the Controllables: A Conversation with Jon Michael Adinolfi
Jon Michael Adinolfi, or JMA, CEO of The Hillman Group, joins CG’s Senior Consumer Analyst Brian McNamara, CFA, to discuss navigating a challenging housing backdrop while driving consistent execution and growth. He reflects on his early roots in the trades, the leadership principles shaped by his father, and his journey to the CEO role. JMA outlines Hillman’s strategy of “controlling the controllables,” emphasizing a shift toward professional end markets, disciplined M&A, and continued investment in its sales and service organization. The conversation also explores the structural differences…
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