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JAMES HASKELL has joined the marketing team for Emory Vodka as its Brand Ambassador. In this position he will handle the Eastern Massachusetts region and assist on- and off-premise accounts with product tastings and POS material, organize small- and large-scale events and help develop specialty drinks.

RALPH KAPLAN, 91, President of Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits, a four-generation family business, passed away on March 3. Ralph was a recognized leader, both locally and nationally, receiving dozens of awards for his acumen, including an Honorary Doctorate from Salem State University. He was also a passionate philanthropist, loyal... Read More

GREG TAYLOR has been promoted to lead the company’s entire Wholesale Division. Prior to this he was Senior Vice President.

COLLEEN THOMAS has been named as the Association’s new Bourbon Ambassador. In this role she will oversee and execute events and special projects. Thomas was previously Marketing Director for Kentucky-based Flavorman and its sister company, the Distilled Spirits Epicenter, where she promoted and coordinated professional training for the distilling industry.... Read More

JOHN SCARBOROUGH has been named President of Deep Eddy Vodka. He has worked for the company since the early days of its formation and has been Chief Financial Officer since 2O11.

The Distilled Spirits Council has elected Moët Hennessy North America CEO JIM CLERKIN Chair of the national trade association. With 3O years of domestic and international experience in the beverage alcohol industry, he joined Moët Hennessy USA in 2OO8 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The membership of... Read More

There are several new key appointments to the company’s US executive team, along with an evolution of its commercial team structure. The commercial unit will be led by Joanne Jones, General Manager-East Region, Richard Frederick, General Manager-West Region, and Marc Hirten, General Manager-Commercial Strategy. The new structure continues to focus... Read More

Dave Christman has been promoted to Vice President, State Affairs. Most recently, he served as Senior Director, State and Industry Affairs for the organization where he strengthened relations with state associations, expanded relationships with state legislative leaders and increased participation in the technology arena.

DAVID HUNTER has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer. Previously he was Vice President, Global Manufacturing. In his new role he will oversee the company’s global supply chain and manufacturing operations. Also, Steve Fechheimer has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer. Previously, Fechheimer was Vice... Read More

Bill Newlands has been named President of the Wine & Spirits Division. He’ll also retain responsibility for the Growth Organization, which provides insights and innovation activities across the company. Ben Dollard, who was most recently President of Constellation’s Canadian Business, has been named Chief Growth Officer and will have responsibility... Read More