He has been featured in numerous professional publications including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and his profile in Forbes and YouTube highlighting his professional achievements.
HELENA, AR, September 19, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Harvey L. Williams Jr. has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Williams is a supply chain expert who became a business owner as the co-founder of Delta Dirt Distillery in 2017. Located in the Arkansas Delta region in Helena, Arkansas, his 4th-generation family-owned farm-to-bottle craft distillery has been recognized for growing its produce and grains, which are then distilled for production.
Delta Dirt Distillery has been recognized by a national organization as the only black-owned distillery to produce its own raw materials. It is also known for using sweet potatoes as its primary source of vegetables in its production. The company’s Sweet Blend Vodka, made from distilled sweet potatoes and corn, has won several awards in U.S. and international competitions for its extraordinary taste.
Mr. Williams built his distillery business on the foundation laid by his grandfather and great-grandfather, who were both sharecroppers. Today, Mr. Williams, along with his wife, Donna Williams, the distillery’s co-founder and chief brand officer, and their two sons, Thomas and Donavan, who serve as head distiller and operations manager, respectively, continue to run the distillery as fourth-generation owners.
Mr. Williams began his career in the food processing industry as a manager of operations and engineering at Cargill Meat Solutions in Springdale, Arkansas, in 1992. He then spent two decades with Hillshire Brands in progressive roles, eventually becoming a plant manager in 2013. In 2016, Mr. Williams returned to Arkansas and worked as a plant director for Shearer’s Snacks until 2022.
Active in his community, Mr. Williams serves as the president of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor of Science in biological and agricultural engineering from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Business Administration from Thomas More University. Mr. Williams remains engaged in his field as a member of the Academy of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Williams has received several awards, including the 2023 Arkansas Tourism Award and induction into the Arkansas Academy of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. He has also been featured in professional publications such as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Forbes, and YouTube for his professional achievements.
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