Meet the Support Team

Preston Bullock has been part of the hardware business for nearly his entire life. His father, Jay Bullock, founded Jay’s Hardware when Preston was just two years old. By age eight, Preston was helping around the store—beginning with picking up trash outside—and by fourteen, he was working alongside the team and learning every aspect of the business.

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In 2010, Preston and his father formed a close business partnership. Through seasons of both challenge and growth, Jay shared with Preston the knowledge and experience he had gained over decades in the hardware industry. Together, they continued building a strong and growing company rooted in hard work, service, and community.

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Following Jay’s unexpected passing in 2023, Preston became the sole owner of Jay’s Hardware and Summit Ace Hardware. Today, he remains committed to honoring his father’s legacy while leading the company forward and preserving the values on which it was built.

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Preston and his wife, Carol, live in Hartwell, Georgia, with their four children. As the company continues to grow, Preston is determined never to lose sight of its humble beginnings. He hopes to pass along the family’s love for the hardware business to the next generation, just as his father did for him.