Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted a Spring Supplier Walk-Around sales team tasting at its Stratford offices on May 17, designed to highlight portfolio selections. Throughout the event, the CDI sales team had the opportunity to explore each portfolio and enhance their understanding of the presented brands. “We want to express our genuine appreciation to our suppliers and employees who contributed to making this event a success,” said John Slocum, President, CDI. “A special note of thanks to our sales teams for their constant commitment and enthusiasm. Your hard work continues to help us build robust partnerships and navigate the constantly changing marketplace with success.” Portfolios included Constellation Brands, Evaton, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Pernod Ricard, Via Carota and more.
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- Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), hosted a Spring Supplier Walk-Around tasting at its Stratford offices on May 17.
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- The sales team had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of suppliers within the CDI portfolio.
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- Ryan Toole, Business Manager, CDI and Bill McPharlin, Regional Manager CT, NY, NJ, C. Mondavi Winery.
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- All of CDI: Kim Markey, Sales Representative, Diamond Division; Marci Bienkowski, Sales Representative, New England Division; and Tamara Ferrara, Learning, Leadership and Solutions Director.
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- Sales Representatives, Considine Division, CDI’s Rob Coady and Ron Petitte, with a bottle of Justin Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- All of CDI except where indicated: Marci Bienkowski, Sales Representative, New England Division; Ashley Whitcomb, Sales Representative, New England Division; Ruvin Bogati, Sales Representative, Diamond Division; Will Longo, Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands; Tim Marcil, Sales Representative, New England Division; Christen LaRochelle, Regional Sales Manager, Constellation Brands; Josh Gilbert, Sales Representative, New England Division; Anna Hulburt, Sales Representative, New England Division; and Byron Kidd, Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands.
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- Cali LaSpina, District Manager/NY and CT, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions showcasing Quilt and Belle Glos, among brands.
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- Evaton brands include Sandeman Old Tawny Port, Silk & Spice Red Blend, Montecillo Rioja, Château Les Valentines Rosé and Azevedo Vinho Verde.
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- CDI’s Brian Federman, Anchor Division, FSM and Jen Walsh, Business Manager with E. & J. Gallo Lux Wines selections.
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- Ryan Mahoney, Ghost Tequila; Nicole Labella, Sales Representative, Anchor Division, CDI; Sergio Bran, Sales Representative, Anchor Division, CDI; and John McDonnel III, Ghost Tequila.
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- Paul Fede, Owner, Gooseneck Vineyards and Andrey Cano, Sales Representative, Considine Division, CDI.
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- Chris Garcia, Sales Representative, Diamond Division, CDI; Kim Markey, Sales Representative, Diamond Division, CDI; and Mari “Mad Scientist” Carrion, Justin, Fiji and Landmark.
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- Jon Fredyna, Vice President Marketing, CDI; Brenden Lee, Northeast Sales Director, Lafayette Imports; and Steve Slota, Division Sales Director, CDI.
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- Lauren Dickerson, Regional Manager, Northeast Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits.
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- Tim Degennaro, CT Manager, Monaco Cocktails and Evan Mariconda, Sales Representative, Vanguard Division, CDI.
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- CDI’s Kristian Snook, Business Manager and Doug Ramey, Sales Representative, Considine Division, CDI.
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- Karen Wieman, CT State Manager, Pernod Ricard; Don Freytag, Commercial Director, Rabbit Hole Distillery; and Jessica Katz, Market Manager CT, Pernod Ricard.
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- Jenna Regan, Tri State Regional Manager, Sagamore Spirit.
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- John Madkour, National Account Manager/Saratoga Lead, BlueTriton Brands; Shawn Vetter, Senior Distributor Manager, BlueTriton Brands; and Robert Francis, BlueTriton Brands Food Service, Key Account Manager/Premium Brands NY & CT.
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- Tina Fogg, Brand Representative and Patrick Bailey, State Manager CT/RI, Smoke Lab Vodka.
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- Via Carota Craft Cocktails’ Isaiah Sager, Vice President Operations and Bart Silvestro, CEO.
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- Mark Anthony Brands International’s Brandon Wynne, Field Sales Representative, Spirits and Kevin Fethe, Director, Spirit Sales.
Photos by Joe Palisi, Connecticut Distributors, Inc.
