Why should you sell us your merchandise?

• We have the best, friendliest, most experienced buying team in our industry.
   
• We are committed to providing you the best possible service on every deal, big or small.
   
• We will travel anywhere on a moment's notice, at your request, for on-site assistance.
   
• We will, if necessary, send professionals to your location to remove the product.
   
• We have the best reputation in the insurance salvage retail industry in offering premier service.
   
• We will do everything possible to protect your brand name, including label removal and restriction of sales to a particular market. We will do our best to keep the product away from your primary customers.
   
• We offer a "consignment program" with a sophisticated computer inventory tracking system.
   
• We will pay cash up front. We are well financed and do not request trade terms on the inventories we purchase.
   
• We are your beginning and end user - no need for middlemen.

Bill Hudson began his salvage career full time as a 17 year-old boy right out of high school. He first dreamed of being the greatest salvage man in the USA and that dream grew into a vision of creating the ultimate extreme value retail company in the world. In 1996 he became CEO and has led Hudson’s in becoming the market leader in the U.S. salvage industry. Bill has spent his entire adult life attempting to master the art of buying and selling salvage. His one guiding principle in business has been, “One mans trash is another mans treasure”. In 2002 Bill was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst and Young for the MS/LA retail category.

Rob Roberts began his career as a corporate tax lawyer, but found his passion 12 years ago in the salvage industry with a specific focus on customer return inventories.  Rob is Co-CEO of Hudsons with Bill.

Ben Hudson began his career with Hudson's in 1992 when his dad encouraged him to join the company.  Ben started at the bottom loading and unloading salvaged merchandise from tractor trailers. Growing up in the Hudson household allowed him to gain an understanding of the industry quickly.  Within a short time Ben became a buyer, building relationships with salvors in the insurance industry nationwide.  When Ben isn't working you can find him in the woods, pursuing his favorite hobby, hunting for wild game.

Greg Parkin joined Hudson's in 2005 after having already worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. Since 1987 Greg had worked as a Salvor for several companies developing a sense of value and forming many business relationships.

Sue Blackmer joined Hudson’s in August of 1973. She first began as Mr. H.C. Hudson’s secretary and bookkeeper.  At different points along the way, Sue has done it all, having worked with inventory data, payroll, accounting, as office manager, and in the early days, even as a sales associate in the retail stores. For the past several years Sue has served as our Traffic Manager and has become quite an expert at her job, moving 3,000+ trucks per year.  You could say that Sue is an MVP for Hudson’s.

Rick Preusch joined the Hudson's team in 1997 when he was hired as Chief Financial Officer.  As a member of the Turnaround Management Association, Rick focuses on buying which is primarily related to the financial industry - identifying inventories available through bankruptcies and foreclosures.  Rick also serves Hudson's international buying operations which primarily involves importing manufacturers' excess inventory.  Prior to joining Hudson's, Rick was a partner in a public accounting firm.

Eddy Breazeale has been with Hudson’s since July of 1998. He began his career as a forklift driver while still a college student. During his tenure at Hudson's Eddy has served as assistant warehouse manager, assistant store manager, store supervisor, buyer and assistant to the CEO.  As you can see from his varied positions, Eddy is willing to pitch in wherever he is needed. He credits his service in the U.S. Marines with teaching him this “can-do” attitude.

Ross Roberts joined Hudson’s in 2003 with over 10 years experience in executive management positions in a $180 million dollar retail liquidation business and almost 20 years in project coordination, purchasing and logistics management. He served as Vice President of Merchandising and Hudson’s Dirt Cheap Warehouse Manager from 2003 until 2006 when he was promoted to Co-President of Retail Operations.  Ross’ degree in Civil Engineering combined with his wealth of experience and his analytical abilities make him a tremendous asset to Hudson’s Buying Team.

Frank Charles joined Hudson’s as a buyer in 2004 after a 10-year career with Genco, a third-party logistics company in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. At Genco Frank was responsible for the liquidation of product from major retailers and manufacturers. While holding down the position of Vice President in the Asset Recovery Department, Frank earned his MBA at Seton Hill College. Along with his buying duties Frank serves as the Lease Portfolio Manager for Hudson’s Dirt Cheap.

Rick Shadix began his career with Hudson's in 1987.  His management career in the retail industry however, began over 30 years ago even working as a stock boy while still in high school. As he progressed he soon became a store manager, store supervisor, buyer and merchandise manager with two separate discount store chains. Since joining the Hudson team, he has served as Store Supervisor/Buyer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and finally, President.

Steve Davis joined Hudson’s in 1996. He was first hired as an assistant manager in one of our Treasure Hunt Stores. Within a short period of time, Steve’s superiors recognized his talents and promoted him to distribution center manager and then to buyer. He credits his experience in the Marine Corps for teaching him the discipline and work ethic necessary to do a good job.

Nick Shattles is a junior buyer and has been with Hudson’s since 2001.  Prior to coming to work with Hudson’s, Nick managed a catering business. He credits his experience as a college basketball player for teaching him leadership skills and developing his work ethic.

Scott DeRogatis first became a member of Hudson’s buying team 1997 after having served as a loss consultant/Salvor for just over 4 years with MF Bank & Company. Prior to working in the insurance salvage industry Scott was an assistant golf professional at a country club and a loan officer with two financial institutions.

Troy Ulrich only joined Hudson’s in 1998, but he has been in the salvage industry his whole working life. He first went to work for MF Bank & Company in 1982 after a friend told him that they were looking for help to unload a huge salvage deal. As a fifteen year old, Troy was paid $2.65 per hour to unload trucks for MF Bank. He continued to work for MF Bank after that deal and was promoted to various positions within the company. Troy then became a member of Hudson’s team when MF Bank's retail division was acquired by Hudson’s in 1998. During his tenure with Hudson’s, Troy has served as warehouse manager, store supervisor, and buyer.

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We have chosen the buzzard to be part of our logo because, we believe God created these gorgeous creatures called buzzards to remove the refuse of death and decay from our beautiful world. As in the physical world, industry also has its share of decay. Every company with products has a dead "dog" lurking somewhere in their system. It could be customer returns, buyers' mistakes, closeouts, irregulars, warehouse or freight damaged goods, or damaged products involved with an insurance company. Whatever the "stench," we believe it is our purpose to help you remove it.