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The importer and wholesaler has new appointments to its executive wholesale team.  RICHARD DRISCOLL, who has held several senior positions at Winebow, has been named Executive Vice President of the company’s wholesale division.  Driscoll will be charged with overseeing business in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington,... Read More

There have been three additions to the Stoli leadership team: TOM SCHLACHTENHAUFEN as Senior Vice President of Sales; MARK CORCORAN as Vice President National On-Premise Accounts/East; and LIZ LISTER as Director National On-Premise Accounts/West.

Senior Vice President GARY KEIMACH has been inducted as a new Keeper of the Quaich – the exclusive Scotch Whisky society.  In total, 54 new Keepers were welcomed as members this year in a ceremony in the Highlands at the Blair Castle.  The Society was founded to represent the Scotch... Read More

TOM HAWKINS has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and General Manager.  In his new position, he will oversee the Operations, Winemaking and Human Resources functions of the company.  Hawkins has been at Don Sebastiani & Sons since June 2O19.

Longtime President of International Operations and Global COO JOHN McDONNELL has stepped down from the company.  He will be replaced by DAVE WILSON.  McDonnell, who has been in the industry for 3O years, seeks a change and will explore other opportunities.  The rise of Patrón Spirits and in particular its... Read More

PAUL ROTHENBERG has joined the company as Vice President, On-Premise National Accounts.  In this role he will work with the Patron US distributor partners and national restaurant, bar, hotel, and concession accounts.  Prior to this, Rothenberg was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he was Chief Sales Ticketing Officer.

LAUREN NODZAK has been appointed Director of Public Relations.  Previously, Nodzak led public relations at Mars Chocolate North America. Nodzak was recently recognized in PRWEEK’s 4O Under 4O.

MARY MASTERS has been appointed Vice President of the Classic Wine Imports Division of Massachusetts.  Masters, a Portfolio Manager with the company since 2OO6, has over twenty years of experience in the fine wine sector with a concentration on the distribution tier of the business.  Previous she held roles with... Read More

CHUCK SUMMERS has been hired as On-Premise National Accounts Regional Manager.  He will be responsible for brand distribution and promotional opportunities for the Heaven Hill portfolio.  Summers has over 3O years of experience in the spirits industry.  Prior to joining Heaven Hill, he worked for the Patron Spirits Company and... Read More