Zachary Baker

Vice President-Accounting and Finance

Zachary was appointed Hand Family Companies Vice President-Accounting and Finance in October 2023. Zachary is responsible for managing all aspects of the financial statements for Hand Family Companies (TriStar Beverage, Bluegrass Beverage, and Lakeshore Beverage) and Bounty. In addition, he is responsible for the database team and shared services for Hand Family Companies and Bounty. Zachary says his favorite thing about his job with Hand Family Companies is the impact that it can have on the whole company and that the company provides him the opportunity to reach career goals while also pursuing other things he is passionate about outside of work; “It’s very rewarding to work somewhere where you can make a difference and Hand Family Companies allows that opportunity while allowing you to follow your personal passions outside of the office”.

Zachary has been with Hand Family Companies since joining as the Director of Accounting and Finance in April 2018. Prior to joining Hand Family Companies, Zachary worked in manufacturing accounting/finance. He attended Murray State University where he received a B.S. with a major in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He is a licensed CPA.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and labs. His hobbies include coaching his kids in softball/baseball, running and biking; watching LSU Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and the Oakland Raiders; and, when he finds time, he enjoys taking his Harley for a ride or just doing anything outdoors.