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Burzynski to Head Breakthru’s East U.S. Region

Breakthru Beverage Group named Julian Burzynski president of East U.S. Region. He will report directly to Chief Commercial Officer E. Lloyd Sobel and assume his new role on January 1, 2021 when industry veteran Kevin Dunn retires. “Julian is a proven … Continue reading

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates,  appoints Derika Legg as Vice President, West Region.  She joins from D2 Consulting and On The Horizon Coaching, a consultancy she founded.

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David Dearie to Succeed Jim Mortensen as President/CEO at Ste. Michelle

In appointing Dearie, Ste. Michelle picked an executive whose 30-year career saw him serve at several global beverage companies, including Treasury Wine Estates, where he was CEO for nearly three years; managing director ANZ for Fosters Group for a little … Continue reading

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Robert Hall Winery hires Caine Thompson as Managing Director. Thompson joins Robert Hall Winery after three years as President of Rabble Wine Co. He has over 15 years of industry experience. A to Z Wineworks hires Leslie Kruempel as Director … Continue reading

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Jack Daniel’s Names Chris Fletcher New Master Distiller

Chris Fletcher, 39, was named the new master distiller for the Jack Daniel’s Distillery,  succeeding Jeff Arnett, for whom he worked for the last six years. “For the past six years, Chris has been right there and involved in every … Continue reading

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Clare Bronfman, Seagram’s Heir, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Sex-Cult Role

She was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for her role in enabling what prosecutors called a corrupt organization.  Critics of the group are more direct:  Nxivm was an abusive cult that coerced women into sexual slavery.  … Continue reading

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