Industry Veteran Randy Hecklinski Assumes New Role
June 19, 2026 (Atlanta, GA) — National Distributing Company (NDC), one of the leading beverage alcohol distributing companies in the country, has appointed Randy Hecklinski as EVP, Managing Director of NDC. In this role, Hecklinski will report to NDC’s Chairman and CEO, Jay Davis. He is based out of NDC’s corporate office in Atlanta, GA.
In this role, he will focus on advancing NDC’s business and strengthening partnerships across the network. With more than three decades of experience across the beverage alcohol industry, Randy brings a combination of commercial acumen and operational discipline.
Reporting to Hecklinski is Mike Ellinghaus, EVP of Sales NDC. Ellinghaus is also based in Atlanta, GA.
“Randy Hecklinski’s promotion to Executive Vice President and Managing Director reflects his exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to building high-performing teams,” said Chairman and CEO Jay Davis. “His proven ability to drive growth, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver outstanding execution makes him exceptionally well suited for this role.”
About National Distributing Company (NDC)
Atlanta-based National Distributing Company (NDC) is one of the nation’s leading beverage alcohol distributing companies. NDC has been privately held and operated for over eighty years. It currently runs distribution centers in Georgia and New Mexico.
