Category Archives: Promotions

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Promotes Robert Boyd to President

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Boyd will oversee Phelps’ Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast wineries. He joined Joseph Phelps Vineyards in 2011 as VP/Chief Financial

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Posted on February 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Saxco International, a leading provider of packaging solutions, promoted John Kellogg to the newly created role of Chief Sales

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This Brewery Will Give You a Beer for Tickets to White Supremist’s Speech

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Richard Spencer, the man behind the Charlottesville protest, is planning to give a speech in Gainesville, Fla., the home of the University of Florida . . . and of Alligator Brewing Co. For every two tickets someone brings in, Alligator … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants names Nicolas Kurban VP of Restaurants + Bars – East, and promotes Scott Gingerich VP of Restaurant + Bars – West.

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Posted on August 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Hennessy names Renaud Fillioux de Gironde as the eighth generation Master Blender. Renaud apprenticed under his uncle, seventh generation Master Blender Yann Fillioux. The passing of the Master Blender title and responsibilities continues a lineage that has remained unbroken for … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kendall Mix takes over the winemaking at Milbrandt Vineyards and Wahluke Wine Co.  He has been winemaker for Cadaretta.  He succeeds Emily Haines, who has moved to Trinchero Family Estates as winemaker at Terra d’Oro Winery. Eastside Distilling, Inc. named … Continue reading →

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