Workman became the President and Partner of The Helpful Hardware Company in August 2014 after working for the Ace Hardware Corporation for 17 years serving in Operations, Project Management, IT, and Business Development. He is a 12-year veteran of the US Navy where he held many leadership positions. Workman has degrees in workforce training, education, and development from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in addition to a degree in technical management from the University of Phoenix and a degree in executive finance from Lake Forest University. He is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Richey joined The Helpful Hardware Company in August 2021 as the Director of Retail Operations. Patrick was born and raised on a farm in Oklahoma where he became a schoolteacher and coached high school baseball for over 10 years. In 2000 he decided it was time to leave teaching and pursue a different path in sales and operations. Following his teaching career, Richey worked in various industries at the executive level from Vice President to Director roles. This career change prompted a move to Kennesaw, Georgia in 2005 where he currently resides with his wife of 31 years (Kerry) and his 3 amazing children (Bryce, Bre’, and Bo). During his spare time, Richey enjoys watching his kids play sports, working in his yard, exercising in his home gym, or, once in a blue moon, playing golf. 

Kreuzer joined The Helpful Hardware Company in January 2023 as the Director of Finance. As the DOF Jennifer overseas the accounting department and fiscal management for The Helpful Hardware Co. Prior to joining the helpful hardware family she worked in an advisory finance role where she obtained years of operational experience in both large and small business environments. In her free time Kreuzer enjoys exploring new places, outside enjoying the fresh air, and spending quality time with her family.

Garrett joined the Helpful Hardware team in August 2017 and served as the District Manager overseeing the Tennessee stores up until he was promoted to New Business Manager.  Prior to that, beginning in 1973, he worked with multiple Ace Hardware retail organizations in a variety of roles.  He is married to his wife Betty of 37 years.

Being from Matthews, NC, Wingo has been involved in the hardware retail industry since she was 5 years old! Growing up, she spent most of her afternoons at her family’s hardware store after school and worked at the store throughout high school.  After graduating from Western Carolina University with a degree in Computer Information Systems, Wingo landed a job, but she didn’t feel like it was right for her at the time.  She went back to work alongside her mom at Indian Trail Hardware, as her dad had just retired.  In May 2021, The Helpful Hardware Company acquired her family’s hardware store and converted it into an Ace; that’s when she met Darin and was given the opportunity to join the team in October 2021! Wingo has a lab mix fur baby named Tilley.  In her spare time, she enjoys anything outdoors including camping, hiking, and snowboarding. She’s always on the lookout for a good craft beer, especially sours.

Born in Waukegan, IL and raised in Cumming, GA, Chelsea has been exposed to the hardware business from a young age. She was raised in The Helpful Hardware Company’s home base of Cumming, GA where she graduated from North Forsyth Highschool and went on to the join the United States Navy in 2014. During her 8 years of service Chelsea traveled to multiple countries, lived in various states, and gained lots of leadership and world experience. While serving the country Chelsea obtained her AS degree in Business Marketing (2018) and her BA in Business Marketing Analytics (2020) from Liberty University. Prior to coming on board with The Helpful Hardware Company (2021) Chelsea worked for Cisco as a Marketing Project Manager in the Integrated Marketing Department. In her free time Chelsea enjoys spending time with her two fur babies (Manny and Louis), exploring new places with her husband (Dylan), and experimenting with making craft espresso drinks in her home coffee bar!

SHRM-CP certified in Human Resources Management, Workman manages all employee training and development, benefits administration, and oversight of outsourced HR functions. In addition to her employee responsibilities, she leads the company OSHA program. Workman served in the US Navy for 8 years in multiple leadership roles including Company Commander, Mid-Level Manager, and Oversight of Command Preventative Maintenance. She has an AA in Business from Excelsior College and is the former owner of Loving Hands Daycare. She is a mother to 4 children.

King joined The Helpful Hardware Company in 2016 and serves as our Sr. Controller. As a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in accounting, King received her CPA in 1997. She has worked in business management and non-profit management and owned her own business for several years prior to joining our team. A proud mother of two successful young adults, King is an active member of her community and church.

Born and raised in Forsyth County, McAllister has served as the AR Manager for The Helpful Hardware Company since August 2014 after working at Ace Hardware Woodmont for 3 years as the HR Manager and Administrative Assistant. She achieved an associate degree in business from Lanier Technical College. McAllister has been married to her husband, Jeff, for 34 years and they have 2 children together.

Born and raised in Toccoa, GA, Adams graduated with an MBA through Western Governors University in 2020. She joined The Helpful Hardware Company team in April of 2022, bringing a wide range of professional experience including automotive sales management, property management, and accounting. In her free time, Adams enjoys spending time with her husband and son, working out in their front yard and in her garden, quilting, and yelling “Go Dawgs!” during football season!

Before joining the Helpful Hardware team in March of 2019, Edmondson, born and raised in Mt Juliet, TN, has worked in various customer service, application/platform support, and management roles for a global advisory, broking, and solutions firm headquartered in Nashville, TN. While growing up, Edmondson helped family and neighbors with home repairs, additions, remodels, and new home construction. ACE was his “go-to” store for everything he needed to get the job done. Edmondson and his wife of 9 years, Tracie, have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. They enjoy riding on their motorcycle and remodeling and updating their home.

Brian joined The Helpful Hardware Company family in 2016 as the Store Manager of Ace Hardware Woodmont where he drove success for 6 years prior to being promoted to District Manager of the North Georgia district in October 2022. Prior to joining the team Brian led a successful career with Home Depot for 10 years, working in multiple different departments and learning the hardware business inside and out. In his free time Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two amazing kids, attending his children’s sporting events, finding a good car show, and grilling for the family.

Cuda, born in Pittsburgh, PA, entered the world of retailing in Cincinnati, OH. Cold weather and opportunity provided the reason to migrate south of the Mason-Dixon line to Atlanta, GA as a buyer with Rich’s Department store and then into branch store development, retiring from Macy’s as a Divisional VP. It was back to retailing when the call came to re-locate to Carrollton, GA, taking on the challenge of re-directing the growth and development of the Southern Home & Garden Ace Hardware as General Manager. 10 years later, Cuda joined the Helpful Hardware Co. in November of 2021 and after several months of transition, he became a District Manager in February of 2022.