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Terlato Wine Group Names Gregorio Gutierrez MacAllister COO

Terlato Wine Group named Gregorio Gutierrez MacAllister as its chief operating officer, succeeding Sandra LeDrew, who retired. Gutierrez is a Diageo veteran, having spent 18 years with that producer in senior roles in North America, Latin America and Europe. In announcing the new executive, Bill Terlato, CEO, noted that "

CBrands Names McDonald's Marketer to Board

Constellation Brands Inc. said it elected Morgan Flatley, evp-global chief marketing officer and new business ventures, McDonald's Corp.

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Names Ian Bearup as General Manager

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Names Ian Bearup as General Manager

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery announces that Head Winemaker, Ian Bearup has been appointed general manager of the Hudson Valley winery. In his dual role, Bearup will oversee all day-to-day operations of the winery, including strategy, team leadership, hospitality, sales and the guest experience, while continuing to direct the

Beltzer Elected NABCA Chair-Elect

Kristin Beltzer, Administrative Commissioner to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC), was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors. She will assume her responsibilities in May 2026, when current Chair-Elect Chris Graham, Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Revenue, becomes NABCA Chairman of the Board. “It is a

Santos Spirits Names David Szydlik CEO

A former Chief Operating Officer for Two Sons Imports and former owner of Cantera Negra Tequila, Szydlik assumes his new role as former Santo President and CEO Dan Butkus moves to a partner position within the company. “David’s growth record with Cantera Negra Tequila and his deep distributor and

House of Smith Expands Salesforce, Plans U.S. Expansion

House of Smith (HOS), Washington State's largest winemaker-owned winery, has assembled a powerful, nationwide sales force to spearhead aggressive US expansion plans. These leaders join National Sales Manager Gaetan Ingrassia, now also serving as Western Regional Sales Manager. The four new additions include: Kate Woodward rejoins House

Katie Leinenkugel President Leinenkugel Brewing

Katie Leinenkugel has been named president of Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., succeeding Tony Bugher, her cousin. She's the second woman to lead the company; her ancestor Susan Leinenkugel was the first in 1927. The company is owned by Molson Coors, which closed its Chippewa Falls brewery. The family