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STAR TIMES
DECEMBER 2012
News from Star Distributors, New England Wine & Spirits, A. Gallo & Company and Thames River Recycling
Two Roads point to Star
Stratford craft brewery chooses Star to distribute its beers
I
n December, Two Roads
Brewery, based in Stratford,
selected Star to be one of
its Connecticut distributors.
Founder Brad Hittle said, “We
just appointed Star, Rogo and
F&F and couldn’t be more
pleased with their capabilities
and more importantly their
enthusiasm for our brands.”
From left, Star Vice President Peter Gallo, Two Roads BrewTwo Roads completely
revitalized a 100-year-old brick master Phil Markowski, Star Vice President of Sales Mark
Mattei and Two Roads partners Brad Hittle and Clement Pellani
building, formerly the U.S. Baird
met this month to celebrate their new distribution partnership.
Factory. Members of Star’s and
A.Gallo’s sales teams visited Two Roads last month and got a first hand look at the brewery
operations and tasting room.
Two Roads in-house brands include four main styles – Road-2-Ruin Double IPA, Ol’
Factory Pils, Honeyspot Road White IPA and Worker’s Comp Saison – as well as specialties
and seasonals. The names of the beers
and the packaging are connected to either
the building or the company’s mantra of
taking “the road less traveled.” Holiday work
schedule
SATURDAY FULL
WORK DAYS
December 22 & 29
IN CASE OF
SEVERE WEATHER
Call 203-932-3636
or 1-800-223-4691
after 5 a.m. to see if
Star is open. Or check
for updates on
CTweather.com.
GOOD NEWS
FROM OUR EMPLOYEES
Left: Two Roads has a tasting room in its
facility that’s open to the public.
John Kasper married his fiancee,
Denise, on October 6.
Below: Banners of Two Roads initial four
brands shown hanging in the brewery.
As part of Crispin Cider’s St. Crispin
Day celebration, Star employees
donated 52 pairs of gently worn shoes
to Soles4Souls, a charity that collects
shoes for people in need.
The Fairfield County sales team worked
with their on- and off-premise accounts
to raise $2,800 for the St. Jude Thanks
and Giving campaign to help children
battling cancer and other diseases.
Bulletin Board
DECEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
Employee of the Month
New Employees
Employee of the Month
at the Star family of companies
1 YEAR Sherdon McNeill, Francis Sullivan
2 YEARS Elizabeth Rodican
5 YEARS Javier Miraballes,
Paula Jakabauski
9 YEARS Brian Reher
21 YEARS John O’Loughlin
26 YEARS Sandra Gervasio
Thanks to all of you for your
hard work and dedication.
Congratulations
Drivers
STAR Distributors thanks and commends these drivers for outstanding
performances in November. They took
care and pride in their deliveries and
had no shortages for the month.
Rich Ahrens, Sonny Beason, Paul Bibla,
Tom Bush, Jonas Estime, Luis Estrada,
Marlon Hatton, Pat Lapiccirella, Ray Long,
Mounir Mandhouj, Julian Matheson,
Joe Melendez, Carlos Nazario, Bill Notaro,
Joe Palmucci, Tom Small, Jason Spear
and Tyquan Williams
NOVEMBER’S TOP
SALES PERFORMER
DAN NOLAN
Total sales: +28%
Portfolio: +12%
Crown: +61%
Modelo Especial: +66%
Corona Light: +199%
Miller High Life: +154%
Dan achieved his Crown and portfolio
marketing plan goals and his volume goal
for Ice House. He also established
displays for Palm, Miller Lite, Coors Light,
Corona and Sam Adams, plus a draft line
for Sam Adams Lager.
Merchandiser Steve Capiello
is a recent college graduate
and worked at Amity Wine &
Spirits. He lives in Woodbridge and enjoys snowboarding and playing
hockey in his free time.
Merchandiser Nick Gasbarre
was the beer department
manager at a liquor store
before joining Star. An East
Haven resident, Nick
collects military models
and Coca Cola memorabilia,
plus enjoys off-road vehicles and hiking.
Fairfield County Credit Manager Patti
Castellano has been named December’s
Employee of the Month in recognition
of her efficiency, thoroughness,
organizational skills and excellent
customer service.
“When Patti started working in the
credit department, she reorganized the
filing system to make it more accurate
Previously, office worker
Melissa Giglio worked for
Webster Bank. She lives in
Wallingford and spends her
free time with family and
friends, reading, cooking,
going to concerts and
watching movies.
Mechanic Eric Lode worked
for Pit Stop Power Equipment before joining Star.
He lives in Wallingford and
has an 8-year-old son and
teenage daughter. Eric’s
hobbies include motorcycles and cars.
Controller Kim Brezinski, right, with Patti
Castellano, December’s Employee of the
Month.
Employee
ofsaid
the
MonthKim Brezand efficient,”
Controller
inski. “ Patti has a very even personality and provides excellent service, not
just to our customers but also to other
Employee
of the
Month
employees.
She’s
very detailed oriented
and makes sure to follow up on all her
work and keeps coworkers in the loop.
Employee Assistance Program
“She’s incredibly effective at her job
Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC)
and we’re very lucky to have her on our
provides free and confidential counseling
team,” concluded Brezinski.
services for employees and dependents
to help with problems relating to health,
emotions, family, finances, alcohol, drugs,
gambling, etc. 1-800-864-2742.