FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Louisville, KY – Jack Choate joined the Heaven Hill Distilleries Sales Team as the Northern California On-Premise Area Manager, reporting directly to Mark Hurwin, California Regional Manager. He will work closely with Young’s Market Company, and responsible for executing on-premise strategic initiatives in the market.
Choate has years of industry experience. Most recently, he was employed by Young’s Market Company as the On-Premise Sales Specialist in Santa Monica, Ca. He was responsible for identifying sales opportunities, driving sales volumes and partnering with brand ambassadors and mixologists to increase sales and distribution.
“Choate is an excellent addition, bringing a level of experience and knowledge that will benefit our Western Regional Sales Team immensely,” said Andy Shapira, Western Division Manager.
Choate is a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management. He lives in San Francisco.
Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams Bourbon; Larceny , Elijah Craig and Henry McKenna Bourbons, Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur; Lunazul Tequila; Cinerator Hot Cinnamon Flavored Whiskey and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky.
Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”
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CONTACT: Josh Hafer
Communications Manager Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
(502) 413-0219
jhafer@heavenhill.com