Houchens Industries appointed Jordan White as EVP effective Jan. 12, the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based company announced Feb. 26.
White will work closely with executive leadership and subsidiary management teams to support strategic growth initiatives, capital deployment and operational excellence across Houchens’ portfolio of companies.
“I am excited to have Jordan join the Houchens team,” said Dion Houchins, chairman and CEO of Houchens Industries. “Jordan brings energy, an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional leadership qualities to the table. I look forward to working with him to further accelerate the momentum already in place.”
White brings more than a decade of legal and entrepreneurial experience to the role. Most recently, he founded and operated a business law firm serving companies across Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. Prior to that, he was a partner at a large regional law firm where he represented businesses in complex litigation.
In his new role, White will focus on supporting subsidiary leadership teams, identifying acquisition and investment opportunities, and helping drive long-term value creation for Houchens’ employee-owners.
“Houchens has a long history of success, but what excites me most is the future,” White said. “The opportunity to grow great businesses, invest in people, and build something lasting for employee-owners and the communities we serve is incredibly meaningful to me.”
Houchens Industries operates a diversified portfolio spanning construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare and insurance. The company’s retail division, Houchens Food Group, operates more than 400 stores across 15 states including grocery and convenience store formats. The employee-owned company is headquartered at 700 Church Street in Bowling Green.
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