JAKE HERMES
Owner
Jake has 23 years of experience in the industry. Extensive experience in sourcing, packaging and mostly...listening! He’s also a dad of three who loves his job, the outdoors, and playing sports
PAYTON HERMES
Project Manager
Payton joined the JHA team during the summer of 2023 as a Project Manager and is excited to continue her career alongside such great co-workers… including her father! With previous experience in buying and merchandising and a degree in Retail & Consumer Behavior from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Payton has a passion for retail & for the why behind the buy.
OLIVIA PANOS
Project Manager Support
Olivia is the newest member of JHA, who joined the team in the fall of 2024. She is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies, alongside certificates in Design Strategies and Sports Communication. Olivia works alongside Payton as the Marketing and Sales Support Project Management Specialist. She uses her recent education and new perspectives to benefit the JHA company as a whole.
“Their motto is to be of service. Challenge them and see. They love being important behind the scenes support to our factories and customers. They understand their hard work and accuracy is important to keeping everything running.”