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Beverage Group Vice President Jeremy Nedelka 763-383-4413 jnedelka @ epgacceleration. com
Editor, On-Premise Melissa Dowling 763-383-4442 mdowling @ epgacceleration. com
Editor, Off-Premise Kyle Swartz 763-383-4447 kswartz @ epgacceleration. com
Trade Managing Editor Krystina Skibo 763-383-4419 kskibo @ epgacceleration. com
National Account Director Debbie Rittenberg 763-383-4455 drittenberg @ epgacceleration. com
Sales Associate Sherai Falcon 763-383- 4423 sfalcon @ epgacceleration. com
Associate Managing Art Director Nicole Siewert
Sr VP / Audience Development Joanne Juda-Prainito
CEO Marion Minor
Beverage Dynamics, Beverage Wholesaler, Cheers and StateWays are published by EPG Brand Acceleration Editorial and executive offices at 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 810, Bloomington, MN 55435.
Cheers to Our Industry’ s Young Leaders!
Our annual 40 Under 40 awards program has delivered an exceptional crop of young leaders once again. As someone in their 30’ s, I’ m amazed to see what other industry professionals have accomplished at my age.
These 40 young leaders represent every tier and channel of the beverage industry. From suppliers and wholesalers to on- and off-premise accounts and everything in between, they cover every corner.
Some are continuing a family legacy or growing within an organization, while others are entrepreneurs entering the beverage space with a fresh perspective.
This next generation values community and questions everything. They acknowledge the changes ahead for beverage alcohol, as consumer tastes and regulatory standards shift. They’ re up for the challenge and they’ re ready to lead.
Our third class of 40 Under 40 winners will be honored at a special reception during Beverage Week in Minnesota in June. Interested in joining them? Sign up for updates at BevRetailersConference. com or contact me directly for more details.
Congratulations to all 40 of this year’ s honorees!
Krystina Skibo Trade Managing Editor EPG Brand Acceleration kskibo @ epgacceleration. com
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