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.
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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
Vinarchy Appoints Jasprit Hanger as EVP-Sales, USA
Vinarchy appointed Jasprit Hanger as Executive Vice President of Sales, USA. Most recently, she served as General Manager of Market Development and Commercialization and General Manager for the West and Control States at Suntory Global Spirits.
Prior to this, she held senior sales positions in Wine and Spirits at Constellation