EMPORIA, KS – Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announces the addition of Barrie C. Green as Vice President – Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer. Barrie will have responsibility for all aspects of Hopkins’ human resources strategy, including talent management, leadership development, compensation and benefits, and leading the human resources function globally, including Emporia, KS, Miami, OK, Edgerton, KS, Torrance, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, Arlington Heights, IL, Juarez, Mexico, Ningbo, China and Blenheim, Ontario. Barrie will work closely with the executive team to further evolve the Hopkins culture to attract, retain and develop the best team.

Barrie brings to Hopkins an excellent background in human resources, most recently serving as the Vice President of Human Resources for CFS Brands, LLC, a leader in foodservice, sanitary maintenance, and healthcare/hospitality meal delivery based in Oklahoma City. Prior to that, Barrie served as Vice President, Human Resources for Horton Automatics, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, a leading manufacturer of doors and openers. Other experience includes HR and operational roles at Post Foods, Newell Rubbermaid, and Goodrich.

Barrie served in the US Armed Forces and has been an active member in her community, supporting the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Relay for Life, amongst others.

Hopkins, based in Emporia Kansas since 1953, is the #1 seller of towing electrical products, fluid management tools, winter snow and ice tools and vehicle cleaning products in North America. You can learn more about Hopkins and all of their leading brands at www.HopkinsMfg.com or www.HopkinsCanada.com.

For more information:
Brandon Dexter
Director of Creative Services
(620) 340-8496
brandon.dexter@hopkinsmfg.com