Unifying People and Processes

—Meet the team—

Ben Hankinson

CEO | Principal Consultant

Ben, Co-Founder of Unity Solutions, is a seasoned leader and corporate culture expert dedicated to helping organizations thrive through process and culture transformation. With a unique blend of operational expertise—from managing at the world’s largest liquid egg manufacturing plant to serving as a military leader—Ben combines strategic insight, discipline, and hands-on leadership to deliver real results.

As principal consultant at Unity Solutions, Ben specializes in identifying and resolving the root causes of organizational challenges. He works closely with clients to design tailored systems that foster sustainable growth and measurable success. Whether facilitating leadership alignment, enhancing team dynamics, or improving operational efficiency, Ben’s pragmatic approach empowers organizations to turn vision into action.

Passionate about leadership and driven by a commitment to excellence, Ben believes that aligning culture with organizational goals is the key to long-term success. He thrives on breaking down barriers and creating actionable strategies that help facilities achieve their full potential.

Julia Hankinson

Chief Operating Officer

Julia is a co-founder and COO of Unity Solutions. With an eye for detail and a passion for entrepreneurship, Julia oversees the marketing and financial operations of Unity Solutions.

Beyond her role here, Julia is a savvy, multi-business entrepreneur. She enjoys turning vision into action in all arenas of life and business. Julia’s enthusiasm and expertise ensure smooth operations and impressed clients.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission statement

We partner with businesses to transform organizational systems.

Through strategic consulting and implementation, we help companies maximize success while investing in the people who drive it.

Vision Statement

At Unity Solutions, we envision a world where food manufacturers of all sizes operate with efficiency, integrity, and purpose.

—About Unity Solutions—

A unified organization is within reach

Unity Solutions is a private consulting firm specializing in food and beverage manufacturing environments. We help organizations by strategically addressing issues between their people (organizational culture) and their processes (management systems). Our primary focus area is food safety and quality.

We offer a variety of highly customizable programs specific to your organizations needs. Commonly, this includes process-informed food safety support in the form of HACCP plan development.

Our mission is to leave behind a more unified, efficient, and fully realized organization capable of maintaining positive change long after our engagement ends.

We are based in Minnesota, USA, and work with companies throughout the United States.

At Unity Solutions, we pride ourselves on delivering a personalized, high-touch experience for every client. Unlike larger consulting firms where clients often get lost in the shuffle, we prioritize strong, lasting relationships with the organizations we serve. Your success is our success—and we’re committed to helping you reach your goals every step of the way.

What sets us apart is our dedication to tailored solutions. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time to deeply understand your unique challenges, goals, and values. We are the food manufacturing industry’s greatest ally.