Meet The Team
LEADERSHIP
Managing Partner
Alex Kogan
Specialties:
Curating, finishing, and delivering world-class spirits with precision, vision, and a collector’s touch.
CEO & Managing Partner
Irina Kogan
Specialties:
Visionary leadership and long-term growth strategy, high-level relationship cultivation, national tradeshow representation, executive sales leadership and key account engagement, strategic partnership development, investor and stakeholder relations, and driving market expansion through elevated networking and industry influence.
Managing Partner
Feliks Shekhtman
Specialties:
New product innovation, sales leadership and marketing strategy, national account development, brand-building and developing high-impact partnerships.
COO
Maka Ghlonti
Specialties:
Distributor order management and fulfillment oversight, warehouse operations and logistics coordination, staff leadership and performance management, in-house distillery operations supervision, production planning and inventory control, and ensuring seamless execution from manufacturing to market.
SALES
Regional Sales Manager
Michael Ackerley
Service Regions:
CT, NJ, NY
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, managing wholesalers, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Anastasya Anagnostopoulos
Service Regions:
IL, IN, MI, MN, OH
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, merchandising displays, barrel programs, and market development.
National Sales Director - Chains
Donald Chambers
Service Regions:
LA, OK, TX
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, national and regional convenience chains, key accounts, and market development.
National Sales Director
Tye Chastain
Service Regions:
AL, AZ, CA, KY, MS, NM, NV, OH, OR WA
Specialties:
Emerging brands across malt-based beverages and non-alcoholic products; evolving consumer trends within national beer distributor networks; new market launches; distributor partnerships; key accounts supporting both on-premise and off-premise sales.
Regional Sales Manager
Averon Edwards
Service Regions:
TX
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, national and regional convenience chains, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
James Hazzard
Service Regions:
CT, MA, NY, RI
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
National Sales Director
Murray Levesque
Service Regions:
CO, FL, ID, MA, ME, MT, NC, NH, PA, RI, TN, UT, VT, WY
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, market development, independent and grocery chain retail, pricing and profit management, and sales forecasting.
National Sales Director - Chains
Michael Mann
Service Regions:
National Chain Accounts - USA
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise national accounts, regional convenience chains, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Megan Marszalek
Service Regions:
Floater
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Roger Muniz
Service Regions:
TX
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Colby Murray
Service Regions:
FL
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales in the Southeast, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Kimberly Nelson
Service Regions:
AK, AR, AZ, NM, NV, OR, WA
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, managing key accounts and relationships with distributors, preparation for market launch and development, organizing pricing and programming.
Regional Sales Manager
Oksana Nikolayeva
Service Regions:
AL, AR, GA, MS, PA, SC
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Joel Polanco
Service Regions:
D.C., DE, FL, MA (Baltimore)
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Jackson Ramey
Service Regions:
Floater
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
Regional Sales Manager
Dustin Warner
Service Regions:
AL, GA, SC
Specialties:
Independent and chain account management, distributor partnerships, field sales leadership, market launches, education, events, and regional growth.
Regional Sales Manager
Anna Zakreta
Service Regions:
IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WV
Specialties:
On-premise and off-premise sales, distributor partnerships, key accounts, and market development.
MARKETING
Brand Director
Shaolynn Betts
Specialties:
Brand development and oversight, market analysis, storytelling & strategy, creative project management, and consistency & cohesion across campaigns and creative.
Social Media Manager
Ragan Byrd
Specialties:
Influencer partnerships, paid and organic advertising, social media and website management, customer engagement, and events.
Lead Graphic Designer
Rachel Osby
Specialties:
Branding & creative direction, merchandise development, packaging & label design, point-of-sale vendor liason, and creative project management.
ACCOUNTING
Accounts Payable Specialist
Maria Lam
Specialties:
Managing vendor payments, communicating with vendors and internal teams to ensure financial compliance and smooth operations.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Seble Lulseged
Specialties:
Managing vendor payments, communicating with vendors and internal teams to ensure financial compliance and smooth operations.
Accounting Manager
Sarita Singh
Specialities:
Overseeing daily financial operations, managing accounting staff, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
ADMIN
Compliance Manager
Franjessica Bailey
Specialities:
Assisting in administrative duties, licensing and brand registration per state, and monitoring logistics.
Logistics & Shipping Coordinator
Stacy McCoy
Specialties:
End-to-end shipping coordination, order processing, and office administration.
WORLD WHISKEY SOCIETY
Master Blender
Chris Barton
Specialities:
Taste and blend whiskey, develop new expressions, monitor barrel aging, write tasting notes, ensure quality and consistency, collaborate with production and marketing, and represent the brand through tastings and events.