Each month we’re giving you an opportunity to get to know our team. This month our feature employee is Allen Forrest.

HBD is a small company that operates with integrity and reliability. We are a team that works hard to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. We hope that by getting to know our team better we can strengthen our relationships. www.hbdinc.com

Allen Forrest,  Shipping & Receiving Manager

How did you first learn about HBD?

From a friend who worked here years ago.

How long have you worked at HBD?

Over 23 years.

What is your role at HBD?

Shipping & Receiving manager.

What is your favorite part about working at HBD?

The people I work with. Some of them are more than co-workers, they are my life long friends.

What are your three most overused words/phrases?

“Well, well, well”, “Yes dear”, “This is disastrous”

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?

My wife, Darlene.

Where is your favorite place to be?

Home with my family and my dogs. Love my dogs!

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

All animals seem to like me….kids too!

Each month we’re giving you an opportunity to get to know our team. This month our feature employee is Jesse Lynn.

HBD is a small company that operates with integrity and reliability. We are a team that works hard to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. We hope that by getting to know our team better we can strengthen our relationships. www.hbdinc.com

Jesse Lynn, Customer Service & Special Projects

How did you first learn about HBD?
I worked for HBD’s sister company Buckhead Betties several years ago. After that I opened my own business making my own line of jewelry.

How long have you worked at HBD?
I still have my own business, but came to work for HBD in March 2015.

What is your role at HBD?
Customer service and Special projects manager.

What is your favorite part about working at HBD?
We are like a family.

What are your three most overused words/phrases?
“Know what I mean?”, “Seriously?”, “Holy Cow”

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
Coffee

Where is your favorite place to be?
In the mountains where the only sound is nature!

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
I was in a dance group in high school with girls from church. We danced to MC Hammer type music!

Starting this month we’re giving you an opportunity to get to know our team and will be featuring a new person each month. We are a dynamic group!

HBD is a small company that operates with integrity and  reliability.  We are a team that works hard to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.  We hope that by getting to know our team better we can strengthen our          relationships.

CAROL HALL – PRODUCTION MANAGER

How did you first learn about HBD?

I became aware of HBD through a friend who was a seamstress. That was 25 years ago and I remain happily employed today!

What is your role at HBD?

I am the Production Manager. I am responsible for the scheduling and production of our domestic items. This process begins with our awesome cutting department and ends with our invaluable shipping department.

Before working at HBD, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

The most interesting job I had before working at HBD was in retail sales during holiday months. I sold hand-made wooden rocking horses and toys from the North Carolina Mountains, in the malls of Long Island, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

What are your three most overused words/phrases?

“Call extension 109”, “oh me”, and “honey”.

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?

My Family

Where is your favorite place to be?

North Carolina or Virginia Mountains. I must have streams or rivers!

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I don’t like to cook!