Leadership
Robert Hallam, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Robert worked for the company part-time during high school and college (University of Texas) and since 1969, on a full-time basis. He worked in the warehouses, on the trucks, and through a variety of positions until 1974 when he became a vice president. In 1979, he took over his present responsibilities. He has a JD from the University of Texas.
Howard Hallam, President and Chief Operating Officer
Howard has followed a very similar pattern as Robert and in 1979 became president. He has an
MBA from Southern Methodist University, and he also has a JD from the University of Texas.
Mel Cockrell, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mel has been with the company since January of 1984. Previously, he worked with Frito-Lay, Inc. for 14 years in various financial management positions. He received his BA from the University of Oklahoma and his
MBA from the University of Dallas in 1982.
Stewart David Greenlee, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
David has been with Ben E. Keith since 1982. Previously, he worked in the law offices of Richard D. Walker. He received his BA from the University of Texas in 1973 and his JD from the University of Texas in 1976.
John Hallam, Vice President
John has worked for Ben E. Keith Company full time, since 1990. John has held several positions within both the food and beverage divisions, most recently John was Vice President and General Manager of the Dallas Branch for the Beverage Division. He graduated from Tulane University in 1989 and earned his
MBA at the University of Texas in 2004.
Robert Hallam, Jr., Vice President
Robert has worked for Ben E. Keith Company full time since 1997. He has held several different positions within the food and beverage divisions and most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing for the Beverage Division. Robert graduated from
SMU in 1993 and later returned to earn his
MBA in 1997.
Michael Roach, President, Food Division
Mike has been with the company since 1980. He has held several positions in the company and was Senior Vice President prior to being named president in 1998. He attended the University of Houston.
Kevin Bartholomew, President, Beverage Division
Kevin has been with the Company since September 1984. He received his BS in Zoology and a BA in English from Northwestern Louisiana State University in 1984.
