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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

Tanya Lam

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

Shipping Coordinator

Kaylynn Hollis

Specialities:

Coordinating daily shipping and fulfillment to ensure that samples and orders are processed and delivered accurately.

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.

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