She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, majoring in Finance and minoring in Spanish. Kristy grew up in Bryan, TX and moved to Austin in 1997 to attend The University of Texas. Chris resides in Denver and enjoys skiing and other outdoor endeavors. In June of 2019, he gladly accepted the Area Manager role with Blue Ridge Spirits. Chris then took on the role of Regional Director at Wyoming Whiskey, managing 10 states out west. For the next 2 years, Chris managed all sales and marketing activities for the portfolio, with specific focus on growing the ultra-premium brands, such as Hangar 1 Vodka, Maestro Dobel Tequila, and Bushmill’s, Stranahan’s and TINCUP whiskies. After 1 year in Nashville, Chris was promoted to On Premise manager for Illinois. The Yes Vodka brand closed it’s doors in 2011, and Chris joined Proximo Spirits, first managing the state of Tennessee. Chris managed the brand’s sales and marketing activities in IL, WI, AZ, and CA. He was an integral part of the creation, packaging, pricing and promotions for the brand. After 3 years at the distributor, Chris joined his family and business partners in creating the YES Vodka brand. Working under the Regal Division, representing Diageo Chateau & Estates portfolio, he was quickly promoted to the #1 on premise territory in downtown Chicago. He has never eaten a cheesesteak from Geno’s.Īfter graduating from the University of Arizona with an Economics degree, Chris started his beverage alcohol career at Judge & Dolph, Ltd. Paul lives in the Philadelphia area where he patiently awaits a Super Bowl victory by his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Paul oversaw 9 markets and worked closely with a broker, distributor network on building brands, most notably Bird Dog Flavored Whiskies. After the sale of White Rock Distilleries, Paul accepted a regional role at Western Spirits Beverage Company and was promoted to Control States Sales Director after 18 months.
Paul was responsible for developing brands such as Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack Rums, which became marketplace leaders during his tenure.
He was later recruited to a Regional Sales Manager role at White Rock Distilleries. After a short time, his immediate success afforded him multiple opportunities within Diageo North America, where he worked for nearly 5 years. Paul began his career in the beverage industry in 2004 working as a Retail Account Manager in Pennsylvania for Capital Wine & Spirits (Charmer Sunbelt Group).
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