Greg Gluchowski Named President and CEO of Hillman

The Hillman Companies, Inc. and The Hillman Group, Inc. (collectively, the "Company" or "Hillman") announced that hardware and home improvement veteran Gregory J. Gluchowski, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's board of directors, effective September 8, 2015.

Mr. Gluchowski joins Hillman after serving as President, Hardware & Home Improvement (HHI) of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. and a former division of Stanley Black and Decker. Prior to 2010, Mr. Gluchowski held positions of increasing responsibility at Black & Decker in operations, supply chain, and general management roles after joining the company in 2002. He started his career at Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable in 1988 and holds an MBA from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University.

Doug Cahill, Chairman of Hillman, said " Greg is an outstanding executive to capitalize fully on Hillman's growth platform for the benefit of our customers, employees, and shareholders. We are very excited to have him leading the Hillman team."