Hillman Partners with Military Makeover to Support Veteran Family Home Renovation

CINCINNATI, December 12, 2025 – The Hillman Group, a leading provider of hardware and merchandising solutions, proudly partnered with Military Makeover with Montel on their 44th season, contributing product and gear for the renovation of a deserving veteran family’s home. Hillman’s contributions were featured in the episode aired on December 12 on Lifetime TV.

Military Makeover is a television series dedicated to transforming the homes and lives of deserving veterans. The 44th season renovation took place in Hampton, New Jersey in September and was completed with the help of more than 150 community volunteers. Representing Hillman, Jonathan Begg, Vice President of Channel Marketing and U.S. Army/National Guard veteran, appeared in the December 12 episode to share Hillman’s commitment to service.

The renovated home belongs to Stephen Linn, a U.S. Army veteran, husband, and father of four. Linn served nearly a decade with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq before retiring in 2015. His service earned him two Valorous Unit Awards, the Army Commendation Medal, and recognition as a Distinguished Member of the 30th Infantry Regiment for his roles as rifleman, scout, and sniper in the 10th Mountain Division.

In 2023, Stephen survived a serious motorcycle accident followed by two strokes. Today, he works as a nationally certified critical care registered nurse and rapid response nurse.

For the renovation, Hillman donated products from three trusted brands:

• Power Pro® fasteners for building a new wood deck and installing kitchen cabinets.
• Firm Grip® Build-A-Rig Everyday Belts and General-Purpose Gloves for crew comfort, mobility, and protection.
• OOK® ReadyNail Kits, hooks, and hanging systems to complete decorative finishes throughout the home.

“Partnering with Military Makeover with Montel and providing our products for the Linn family home renovation was an honor and a natural reflection of Hillman’s 60-plus years of commitment to service in all its forms,” said Lauren Edwards, Hillman Vice President of Marketing. “Hillman stands for reliability, hard work, and giving back, and our brands are extensions of that promise. Whether through our 1,200+ in-store sales and service professionals or products engineered for premium performance, everything we do is rooted in helping people build better lives.”

“Our goal with Military Makeover is to give back a small portion of what our service men and women and their families have given for our freedom,” said Scott Moss, BrandStar Executive Vice President of Programming and President of Integrated Partnerships. “It’s not without the help of amazing brand partners like Hillman that we are able to complete these life-changing makeovers.”

About The Hillman Group:

Hillman Solutions Corp. ("Hillman") is a leading provider of hardware-related products and solutions to home improvement, hardware, and farm and fleet retailers across North America. Renowned for its commitment to customer service, Hillman has differentiated itself with its competitive moat built on direct-to-store shipping, a dedicated in-store sales and service team of over 1,200 professionals, and over 60 years of product and industry experience. Hillman's extensive portfolio includes hardware solutions (fasteners, screws, nuts and bolts), protective solutions (work gloves, jobsite storage and protective gear), and robotic and digital solutions (key duplication and tag engraving). Leveraging its world-class distribution network, Hillman regularly earns vendor of the year recognition from top customers. For more information on Hillman, visit www.hillman.com.

For further information about The Hillman Group, please contact hillman.media@hillmangroup.com.

About Military Makeoever with Montel:

Military Makeover with Montel®, A BrandStar Original, is America’s leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families.

About BrandStar:

We’re matchmakers; connecting People to Brands to Do Life Better. BrandStar has unparalleled experience in creating customized educational content for brands with laser targeted extensive distribution through their multi-channel network ecosystem and methodology. From Original television programming on Lifetime, BrandStar.tv, social media, digital marketing, to media management and PR; BrandStar helps brands connect with the right consumer, at the right time, with the right message, through all the right channels.