Longtime Leader of the Company Transitions into a New Role, Positioning the Company for Growth and Increased Service to the Food Processing Industry

D&F Equipment Sales, Inc., a poultry, meat, and prepared foods industries equipment manufacturer and engineering supplier with headquarters in Crossville, Alabama, and another location in Springdale, Arkansas, announces the promotion of Adam Walker to Senior Vice President. This newly created role recognizes Walker as a long-term leader of the company whose stewardship will be monumental as the company looks toward a momentous milestone anniversary within the next 18 months.

“Adam is one of my most-trusted, long-term members of my leadership team,” stated Dawn Knox, CEO/President of D&F Equipment Sales, Inc. “There is no better person to help grow the company than this man.”

Nearly 20 years ago, Walker joined the D&F team in its parts department as a belt assembler where he first learned to prepare parts for upcoming jobs. He quickly moved into the other departments as a material handler for steel products and a laborer in the laser department. His work ethic and strong leadership skills garnered attention, and he was given an opportunity to grow the sales of the laser department, ultimately leading to his promotion to Laser Department General Manager. In 2010, Walker moved to Arkansas as the new General Manager of the Arkansas location where he implemented an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system to improve job costing and tracking and therefore improving profitability for the company. It was here that Walker learned the power of quality team members working together for a common goal.

“Serving as GM in Arkansas taught me that having the right people in the right role can transform outcomes,” explained Walker. “Quality individual team members don’t just complete tasks, they elevate the entire team’s performance.”

Building on the team’s success in Arkansas, Walker moved back to Alabama in 2013 to become the Director of Operations & Systems. He continued to implement inventory control, procurement processes, and job costing methods in this role where he also became a valuable communication coordinator between production, accounting, and the executive leadership team. Further rounding out his vast experience within D&F, Walker assumed the role of Director of Accounting & Operations in 2016. It is in this role that he implemented accounting best practices, improved reporting accuracy and timeliness, focused on improved tax strategies, and ultimately saved the company millions of dollars annually. Recognizing his strengths and value to the company, Walker was promoted in 2020 to Vice President of Operations & Administration.

“As Adam has transitioned through various leadership roles within the company, he has been instrumental in improving our processes and our profitability,” said Knox. “He consistently and continually leads us in a positive direction, positioning us for growth to come.”
It is with this statement in mind that Knox announces Walker’s promotion to Senior Vice President, effectively serving as a leadership partner to help her lead the company through a strategic growth plan, celebrating over 38 years of success and looking towards a monumental 40 years in business.

“I am extremely humbled and excited about this opportunity,” expressed Walker. “To have the opportunity to help lead a company like D&F who has the foundation it does with the quality of people it has and the seniority of leadership in place is incredibly humbling and such an honor. I am excited to continue growing the company and its people. We will continue growing PartsXpress® while also investing in the future of D&F and its employees, so together as a family of companies, we can improve the quality of lives for our team members, add success to the company, and ultimately allow all of us to invest in the communities where we live and work.”

Further rounding out the leadership team, additional roles of VP of Service & Installation, VP of Sales and VP of Operations will be added in the coming months. With a strong leadership team of three VPs and his journey from belt assembler to various departments and divisions of the company, Walker has a unique perspective and expertise to lead the company as the new Senior Vice President towards a milestone anniversary within the next 18 months.

“When I was in Arkansas, I faced projects where the success fully hinged on the people around me,” said Walker. “The projects would require quick problem solving, adaptability, strong communication, and experience that allowed each team member to showcase unique abilities. Whether it was technical expertise, leadership under pressure, or the ability to collaborate, by leaning on each person’s strengths, we not only overcame challenges but exceeded expectations. It is no different for us as a company today. We are a varied and strong leadership team ready to overcome challenges and exceed customer expectations.”

About D&F Equipment Sales: D&F Equipment Sales, Inc. began as a small equipment and millwright service supplier for the poultry industry over 38 years ago and now is a full-service equipment manufacturer and engineering supplier for the poultry, meat, and prepared food industries. D&F Equipment Sales prides itself on doing “Whatever it Takes” for our customers, making sure that they are always supported by the best team in the business. To learn more about or contact D&F Equipment Sales and its sister companies, please visit https://www.dfequip.com/ or follow them on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dfequipinc and https://www.facebook.com/DFWestern; LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-f-equipment-sales-inc