About Us

Heritage & History

Hill & Markes Inc., a family owned business for over 100 years, is recognized and respected for the growth and professional approach within the wholesale distribution industry. Hill & Markes distributes janitorial, industrial packaging, food service, ice cream products, farm and office products to various market segments throughout the country. The company is owned and operated by Neal Packer, C.E.O., Andrea Finkle Packer, Vice President of Marketing, and Jeffrey Finkle, President.

Hill & Markes strives to provide customers with product information, solutions and excellent service. One of the company’s top priorities is the Sustainability Initiative. The program helps educate customers on environmental and sustainable issues and provides products to assist customers in attaining individual goals.

Amos Hill and Charlie Markes opened Hill & Markes in 1906 as a candy, ice cream and ice cream cone distributor, focused on servicing customers from Amsterdam to Galway. Amos Hill and Charlie Markes added candy to their wares and made deliveries by horse and buggy, and even by horse and sleigh in the winter months. Family members made the ice cream cones.

In 1947, Harry and Harriet Finkle purchased the company and expanded the product line to include school supplies, paper products, rental dishes and cutlery. The reins were turned over to the next generation in the 1970’s. Although the business has changed, you can still purchase ice cream cones and toppings from Hill & Markes.

Recent history has included the celebration of the Centennial Year of the company in 2006. In addition, on August 5, 2004, Hill & Markes hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its latest warehouse expansion. The keynote speaker, former First Lady, United States Senator, and Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton offered inspiring words.

Learn more about the history of Hill & Markes wholesale distribution – our staff, awards, community involvement, and sustainability efforts.