MIAMI & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol— today announced that it has appointed Isaiah Hultman to the role of Senior Vice President, General Manager, Missouri effective October 1, 2022.
Mr. Hultman, who will report to Randy Myers, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, will be responsible for leading all sales activities in the Missouri market, developing short and long-term strategic planning, establishing sales policies and procedures, introducing new products, and ensuring that training objectives are achieved for all employees.
“I know that Isaiah will drive excellence and serve as a tremendous leader for our Missouri team,” said Mike McLaughlin, President, Central Region, Southern Glazer’s. “His meaningful background and top-notch leadership skills will continue to grow our success and presence in the market, all while exemplifying our SGWS FAMILY values.”
Mr. Hultman began his 23-year career in the beverage alcohol industry with Paramount Liquor Company in Kansas City, MO, as a Sales Consultant in 1999. He held multiple roles of increasing responsibility, eventually serving as Field Marketing Manager for E&J Gallo in Chicago in 2005. Mr. Hultman then joined Union Beverage of Illinois as an Area Manager, which led to similar roles through distributor transitions, including positions with Southern Glazer’s and Judge & Dolph. Mr. Hultman transitioned back to Southern Glazer’s in 2009 as Marketing Director in Missouri. Since that time, he has held a series of leadership roles at Southern Glazer’s, culminating in his most recent role as Vice President, General Manager, Missouri.
“Isaiah has had an incredible career journey in this industry and is the perfect person to step into this role,” said Randy Myers. “I’m excited to see all the positive impact he will continue to make in Missouri and on all those lucky enough to work alongside him.”
Mr. Hultman is succeeding Mr. Myers, who recently stepped into his role after the retirement of his predecessor, Scott Westerman, was announced. Mr. Hultman and Mr. Myers will work closely to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2022, Southern Glazer’s was listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.
