The Hansen Group Timeline

2023
2023

THG expands sales territory to MAFSI 14 where Michael Riley becomes partner. THG begins representing the Middleby Brands.

2022’s
2022’s

Dennis Elliot retires & Kristin Bishop becomes the first female partner in THG history!

2020’s
2020’s

Becomes Member of National Strategic Alliance: Paradigm

2010’s
2010’s

Wayne and Dave become partners Merges with Rep South; Dennis Elliot becomes partner Cris Hansen retires Wayne Jones becomes managing partner Relocates to 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Duluth, GA Merges with SEMA Reps The Hansen Group Distribution is founded and established as employee owned

2000’s
2000’s

Wayne Jones joins the sales team Dave Schwefler joins the sales team Enodis, now Welbilt, is added Kolpak, walk-in cooler line, is added

1990’s
1990’s

Cris and PK become partners renaming the company “The Hansen Group” Austin retires

1980’s
1980’s

Austin’s youngest son, Mark, joins sales team Dean fryers is added, now known as Frymaster

1970’s
1970’s

Phil Kenny “PK” is added to sales team Austin’s eldest son, Cris, joins sales team K-12 schools becomes primary segment  

1960’s
1960’s

Developed 7 State territory Delfield refrigeration is added Austin Hansen becomes the 16th MAFSI President

1950’s
1950’s

Austin Hansen & Associates established in 1957 AH&A becomes Cambro’s first representative