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Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Adds Travis Zinkel as Alaska/Washington Regional Sales Manager
BARDSTOWN, KY – Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. has hired Travis Zinkel as the Alaska/Washington Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for management of the entire Heaven Hill portfolio throughout both states. The position reports to Andy Shapira, Western Division Manager.
Prior to joining Heaven Hill, Zinkel worked in several capacities for Palm Bay International, including Regional Chain Manager, Alaska/Washington Area Manager, Washington State Manager, and Illinois Off-Premise Field Sales Manager. He also spent three years in Sales and Merchandising roles at Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois.
“Travis’ industry knowledge and experience, specifically in the states of Alaska and Washington, will be a tremendous asset to the company,” said Steve Feller, Vice President of North American Sales for Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. “We are thrilled to have him as the newest member of our Sales Force.”
Travis is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.B.A. in Marketing. He resides in Seattle, WA with his family.
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; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; HPNOTIQ and HPNOTIQ Harmonie Liqueurs; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul Tequila and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”
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Josh Hafer
Communications Manager
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
(502) 413-0219
jhafer@heavenhill.com
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