REPUBLIC BEVERAGE REORGANIZES MANAGEMENT

One of the largest premium wine and spirits wholesalers, Republic Beverage Company-USA, announced yesterday a new management structure for the company. With the addition of five new states within the past year, “the new structure is designed to serve as a platform for future growth and acquisitions,” said Chairman Eddie Block. Bob Hendrickson was promoted to President of the Open States which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nebraska and Louisiana, and will also oversee Hispanic marketing. Sim Byrd will serve as President of Control States in Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and West Virginia. Executive VP of Operation will be filled by David Ritch, Bill Blackwell will work as Executive VP of Finance and Administration, and Josh Zeller has been named Executive VP of Technology and Communications.