Glazer`s Texas Announces Fine Wine Appointment

GLAZER’S TEXAS ANNOUNCES FINE WINE APPOINTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 1, 2015
Contact: Louis Zweig
(972) 702-0900 ext. 389
lzweig@glazers.com
DALLAS – Glazers, Inc., one of the country’s largest wine, spirits and malt beverage distributors, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Brooks Jorgensen to Vice President and General
Manager D&E Fine Wine Group for the state of Texas. Brooks will be responsible for working with
State Leadership on all facets of Glazer’s Fine Wine business in Texas, including driving supplier
relationships, customer development, and in-market execution of Glazer’s Fine Wine strategy.
Jorgensen will report to Matt Metz, Senior Vice President - Texas.
Brooks Jorgensen, currently Vice President On Premise Texas, joined Glazer’s three years ago to
lead Glazer’s on premise business in the state. During his tenure with Glazer’s, Brooks has
effectively worked with Glazer’s Sales and Marketing teams, along with the company’s vendors
and customers, to dramatically energize Glazer’s market position in the important Texas on
premise market. Prior to joining Glazer’s, Brooks worked with Moet Hennessy USA, Don
Sebastiani & Sons, and Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada.
Jamey Bellan, currently Director On Premise Spirits Texas, will assume the role of Vice President
On Premise Texas. Bellan began his career in the beverage alcohol industry with Glazer’s thirteen
years ago. After successful tenures with Chopin Vodka, Russian Standard and Southern Wine &
Spirits, he returned to Glazer’s three years ago in his current role. Bellan will also report to Matt
Metz.
Matt Metz adds, “We are excited to be promoting Brooks to a critical role in leading our D&E Fine
Wine Group for Texas. Brooks has a long history of driving great results and providing leadership
and service for suppliers and customers. We look forward to his continued success in our Fine
Wine platform.”
Mike McLaughlin, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, states, “Glazer’s is deeply
committed to our D&E Fine Wine Group. Brooks will bring a tremendous amount of value to this
division in Texas and his track record of developing strong business relationships with both the
vendor community and key customers will be a huge benefit for the D&E group. It’s a win for
everyone.”
Glazer’s, Inc.  14911 Quorum Suite 115  Dallas, TX 75254
Tel: (972) 392-8200  Fax: (972) 702-8508
About Glazer’s, Inc.:
Glazer’s, one of the country’s largest privately held companies, currently operates in 15 states,
Canada and the Caribbean, and is one of the nation’s largest distributors of wine, spirits and malt
beverage products. The company has operations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas,
Canada, and the US Virgin Islands. The third-generation family business was founded in Dallas in
1933. For more information, please visit our website at www.glazers.com.
Glazer’s, Inc.  14911 Quorum Suite 115  Dallas, TX 75254
Tel: (972) 392-8200  Fax: (972) 702-8508