Grip, the technology, fulfillment, and logistics company specializing in perishable direct-to-consumer deliveries, announced that John Hummel will join the company as President of Grip Fulfillment, leading Grip’s national fulfillment operations.
Hummel has spent nearly 40 years in frozen and refrigerated distribution, including as President of Burris Logistics, where he oversaw five frozen and refrigerated distribution centers and eight direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities. Earlier in his career, he served as President of UNFI’s Central/Southeast Region, overseeing eight distribution centers generating more than $6 billion in annual sales. Before that, at Reinhart Foodservice, he led operations for 31 distribution centers during a period of growth that saw the company expand from $2 billion to $7 billion in annual sales.
Hummel’s appointment comes as Grip continues to scale its national fulfillment operations. Since launching in 2022, the company has delivered more than $3 billion in perishable goods for leading eCommerce brands across pet food, prepared meals, and grocery. Grip’s AI-powered proprietary order management system makes real-time shipping decisions based on weather, transit times, and carrier performance, helping brands reduce shipping costs by up to 30% while lowering shipping failures by 25%. With fulfillment centers in New Jersey, Texas, Michigan, Nevada, and Florida, Grip reaches more than 80% of the US population within 24 hours.
Grip was founded by Juan Camilo Meisel in 2022 after he helped scale ButcherBox to more than $500 million.
KEY QUOTES:
“I’ve known Juan since his ButcherBox days, and I’ve followed Grip’s journey ever since. The company’s evolution has been exciting to watch. Grip has become the clear leader in the space combining a world-class operation with the most advanced technology in the industry. Joining the team to lead its fulfillment operation is an incredible opportunity.”
John Hummel, President, Grip Fulfillment
“John has spent nearly four decades building world-class cold-chain operations and understands this business at every level. As we continue investing in our fulfillment operation, his leadership and operational expertise will help us deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Juan Camilo Meisel, CEO and Founder, Grip
