Spirits Industry Sales Executive Brings 25 years of Brand Development Expertise to Glass Distillery
PRLog - March 6, 2015 - SEATTLE -- Glass Distillery today announced it has named Kurt Junggren as National Vice President of Sales. Junggren reports to Glass’ founder and CEO, Ian MacNeil and oversees all sales and distribution activities of Glass Distillery’s artisanal vodka products in the US and will build upon Glass Distillery’s global partnerships.
“We are thrilled to have Kurt, a consummate professional and industry veteran, foster the sales relationships for Glass VodkaTM and Gridiron VodkaTM with our growing number of national and global distribution partners,” said Ian MacNeil.
Since 2005, Junggren had served in numerous key brand development roles at Phillips Distilling Company. He brings 25 years of experience in the spirits industry with expertise in brand development, brand management, sales and distribution with industry leaders E&J Gallo Winery and Pernod Ricard. Junggren is currently based in Castle Pines, Colorado.
Says Jim Smith, President of Republic National Distributing Company in Colorado, “Given the significant changes the industry is experiencing, the importance of market knowledge combined with dynamic leadership has never been more needed. Kurt excels in all of these skills and brings the additional value of experience to the arena. Building brands from the ground up is one of our industry's biggest challenges. Glass Vodka will be a brand to watch under his sales leadership”.
“The brand foundations at Glass are inspirational! Glass Distillery is unique and so different than any other brand I have been involved with in the past. I look forward to expanding Glass Vodka’s product availability to connoisseurs everywhere,” said Kurt Junggren. “Our plan is very deliberate and aggressive – I feel so lucky to be a part of that”.
About Glass Distillery
Glass Distillery, founded in 2011, is an artisan distillery based in Seattle, Washington dedicated to producing connoisseur class vodkas using only the finest in Washington wine grapes. The distillery’s premier spirit offering is Glass Vodka™, an elegantly crafted vodka made from wine grapes, gives this classic spirit a modern and personal distinction. These artisanal spirits are produced by craftsmen who utilize a hand-made copper kettle and two double column stills imported from Germany. Glass Vodka, is 80 proof/40% ABV, and can be purchased at the distillery, in many retail outlets throughout the USA and found behind the bar at many of the finest cocktail establishments.
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Glass Distillery Names Kurt Junggren ~ National Vice President of Sales
March 06, 2015 at 09:00 AM EST
