Posted on April 20, 2021
American Northwest Distributors, Inc has seen strong growth in volume, placements and revenue in most Northwest Chains as it announces the addition of Kirk Kauhane to its growing Sales Leadership team in the role of National Chain Sales Manager. Mr.Kauhane will focus on National Retail Chains like Kroger and Albertson s.
“I believe that in order to build a successful partnership with our business clients, the relationships need to be mutually beneficial and closely managed with an extreme emphasis on growing and building trust with a local, family owned distributor from the Pacific Northwest. If everyone is on board and moving forward together, then success should take care of itself.” - Says Mr. Kauhane.
American Northwest Distributors, Oregon is shifting in its approach to Northwest market with the addition of Chain and Portfolio managers that will be based in Portland, Oregon. Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that building meaningful connections with customers and suppliers is paramount to our success. While the industry trend is to consolidate, automate and digitize, we continue to build personal relationships between our growers, distillers and customers - comments Anton F. Wright, CEO.
Shawn Simons will be joining in the role of Oregon Chain Manager. As an industry veteran, Mr. Simons brings a wealth of experience with his nearly 30 years of managing diverse brands, including Pernod Ricard, Copper Cane and others. Shawn will handle all national and regional chains that are based in Oregon.
Posted on March 08, 2021
Michael Ginder is joining the growing ANW team as Executive Chain Sales Manager. Michael brings decades of experience not only as a supplier, but as a distributor from his former position with Winebow, handling National Chain accounts throughout the Northwest. The past year has presented a number of challenges. National chains had focused on streamlining their selections and optimizing supply chain. As the world returns to the new normal, they will be looking for a way to find competitive edge and that s when ANW comes in. - says CEO, Anton F. Wright.
Michael Ginder will take charge of a number of key retail chains in the Northwest, like Costco, Total Wine & More, BevMo! and more. He is uniquely suited to handle the role that will lead ANW to greater representation in the National Chain arena in the Northwest.