J.J. McDonnell & Co, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Seafood distribution |
| Founded | July 1945 |
| Founder | J.J. McDonnell |
| Headquarters | Elkridge , United States |
Area served | Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, United States (nationwide service capability) |
Key people | George McManus III (CEO) |
| Products | Fresh and frozen seafood |
Number of employees | 200+ (2020) |
| Website | www |
J.J. McDonnell & Co, Inc. operates as a distributor specializing in fresh and frozen seafood along the East Coast of the United States. Originating in 1945 within the Baltimore Seafood Market, the firm is presently based in Elkridge, Maryland.
History
The enterprise was launched by J.J. McDonnell in July 1945. In 1984, it transitioned its operations to Jessup, Maryland, before moving its headquarters to a 60,000-square-foot site in Elkridge in 2016. Ownership changed hands in 1986 when George McManus III took over and continues to lead as CEO.
As of 2020, the company employed more than 200 individuals and managed a delivery fleet comprising 30 trucks. Its distribution network covers Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, with the ability to serve customers nationwide. Prominent clients include Wegmans, Eddie's, Graul's, and Seamore's.
J.J. McDonnell maintains memberships with several industry groups such as the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Maryland Waterman's Association, Global Seafood Alliance, Better Seafood Board, National Fisheries Institute, Sea Pact, British Retail Consortium, Marine Stewardship Council, Oyster Recovery Partnership, and FishChoice.