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Sue Reese
May 8, 2023 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for March is dedicated to enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers. Sue Reese, Pricing Coordinator, manages the proper p...
Denise VanOrder
May 8, 2023 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for March lives by the tenets of our vision statement. Denise VanOrder, Payroll Specialist, is always willing to assist in any specia...Previous Spotlights:
Ashley Peveich
April 1, 2023 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is dedicated to enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers by supporting our most valuable resource, our asso...
Brandon Tackett
April 1, 2023 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for February brings a positive attitude and a teamwork mentality to the table every day. Brandon Tackett, an Account Manager, is pass...
Gregg Smith
March 8, 2023 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for January is an asset to our sales team and a threat to the competition. Gregg Smith, an Account Manager on the large Format Wine T...
Seth Kmetz
March 8, 2023 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award for January is awarded to an associate who goes the extra mile, often literally, to service our customers. Seth Kmetz, a Delivery Driver, pr...
Barry Sutherland
February 23, 2023 Columbus
Our Annual President’s Choice Award winner’s alignment to the Vision Statement is clear, and their contributions to the organization are innumerable. This associat...
Matt Pregi
February 23, 2023 Cleveland
When considering candidates for the Monthly and Annual President’s Choice Award, the most basic fundamental qualification is to be aligned with our Vision Statement and...
Megan Randles
December 1, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for December is committed to creating quality work to enhance the business of our customers and suppliers. Megan Randles, a Graphic D...
Bob Janis
December 1, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for December has a dedication and tenacity to winning at retail and taking care of his customers. Bob Janis, an Account Manager in th...
Jacob Woike
November 30, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for November makes every effort to win every single time he steps into his accounts. Jacob Woike, an Account Manager in Cuyahoga Coun...
John Bergund
November 30, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for November plans his work and works his plan. John Bergund, an Account Manager for the Columbus-West Region, strives to manage...
Jason Shelton
November 29, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for September has a team-first attitude. Jason Shelton, a delivery driver handling the Westlake/North Olmstead area, continually stri...
Barry Sutherland
November 29, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for September regularly goes above and beyond to help any department. Barry Sutherland, the Point of Sale Coordinator, runs a tight s...
Eddie Duncan
November 21, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for August is committed every day to provide the best service to our customers. Eddie Duncan, a delivery driver, understands the impo...
Greg Ehrhart
November 21, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August has a passion to win. Greg Ehrhart, an Account Manager, covers a wide territory from Canton to Millersburg as well as Dove...
Courtney Robey
September 27, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for July takes great pride in his work and does not stop until the job is done to completion. Courtney Robey, a first shift wa...
Matt Slutz
September 27, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for July goes above and beyond on a daily basis to bring a new level of customer service, dedication, and excellence to the table. Ma...
Jason Payne
July 1, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for June conducts himself with honesty and integrity every day. Jason Payne, a delivery driver in the Athens and Marietta area, striv...
Tyler Marshall
July 1, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for June has a passion for excellence and a work ethic to match. Tyler Marshall, a Large Format Wine Account Manager, services the No...
Michelle Harris
June 1, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for May encompasses the tenets of our Vision Statement on a daily basis. Michelle Harris, a Sales Analyst, provides the Field Sales a...
Tim Warren
June 1, 2022 Cleveland
Tim Warren, a Warehouse Team member on the first shift, is skilled in a variety of positions and certified on several different pieces of material handling equipment. His flex...
Mark Guzik
May 1, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for April strives to be the distributor of choice and a true beverage consultant for his customers. Mark Guzik, an Account Manager se...
Tony Milligan
May 1, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for April has a passion for the industry and a strong competitive spirit. Tony Milligan, an On-Premise Account Manager in the downtow...
Mike Sommer
March 31, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for March takes great pride in doing the job correctly and efficiently. Mike Sommer, the shift lead Supervisor for the Maintenance Te...
Alonzo Melton
March 31, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for March lives by the tenets of our Vision Statement by continually striving for self-improvement. Alonzo Melton, a second-shift pro...
Brad Osterloh
February 28, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for February understands the importance of teamwork. Brad Osterloh is a Delivery Driver, who consistently strives for self-improvemen...
Josh Baker
February 28, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is success-driven and lives by the tenets of our Vision Statement every day. Josh leads by example, and that was evident...
Rick Welo
January 31, 2022 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for January has a love for the beer industry and a passion for helping others. Rick Welo, our POS Coordinator in the Glenwillow wareh...
Mike Bates
January 31, 2022 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for January is a tenacious competitor and excellent relationship builder. Mike Bates, an Account Manager in the Lancaster area, is ne...
Brandon Hanson
December 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for December has an assertive approach to the market and a teamwork mentality. Brandon Hanson, an Account Manager in the Columbus Wes...
Jeff Nicholas
December 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for December has a great attitude, an excellent work ethic, and a willingness to help when needed. Jeff Nicholas, a Delivery Driver w...
Chris Gorey
November 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for November has a passion for the business and strives to win every day. Chris Gorey, a Universal Account Manager in the Cleveland r...
Bobby Weese
November 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for November continuously goes the extra mile to help the team get the job done. Bobby Weese, a member of the first shift production...
Brad Bayer
October 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award for October is awarded to an associate whose years of industry knowledge and thirst for self-improvement have been the foundation for his su...
Tyler Sweeney
October 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for October is enthusiastic, strives for self-improvement, and is always willing to lend a hand. Tyler Sweeney, an Account Manager on...
Barry Sutherland
September 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for September starts every day with a positive attitude. Barry Sutherland manages the Point of Sale for the Columbus warehouse. His i...
Terry Donahue
September 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August is the embodiment of honesty and integrity. Terry Donahue, an Inventory Control Specialist, is tasked with keeping an accu...
Devin Ohl
August 2, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for August lives and works by the tenets of our Vision Statement. Devin Ohl, a delivery driver for the Mansfield team, demonstrates a...
Ed Loychik
August 2, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August has been described as “the Ultimate Team Player”. Ed Loychik, is a delivery driver in the Lake, Geauga, and As...
Ryan Hardway
July 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for July is a true team player. Ryan Hardway, a system operator on the first shift Production Team, has mastered many different wareh...
Barry May
July 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for July went above and beyond normal duties to help when needed. Barry May, a shuttle driver, typically runs the shuttle route to th...
Joel Holland
June 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award for June is awarded to an associate who is committed to a job well done. Joel Holland, an Account Manager in the Mansfield market, knows tha...
John Cirillo
June 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for June has the drive and determination to win at retail. John Cirillo, a Large Format Beer Account Manager, treats every single one...
Tyler Cheatham
May 3, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for May continually demonstrates his desire to connect with customers in an effort to enhance their business. Tyler Cheatham, a Large...
Joe Almaguer
May 3, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award for May is awarded to an associate who has a competitive spirit and the drive to win in every account every day. Joe Almaguer, an Account Ma...
Chuck Beireis
April 1, 2021 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award for April is awarded to an associate who is always pursuing more efficient and effective ways to get the job done. Chuck Beireis, a shuttle...
Tristan Willmott
April 1, 2021 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for April lives and works by the tenets of honesty and integrity. Tristan Willmott, a Delivery Driver in the Kent/Ravenna area, shine...
Mitch Tomazic
March 9, 2021 Columbus
Mitch Tomazic, an Account Manager for the Columbus-West Region, has a positive energy and enthusiasm that sets him up to win in his accounts every day. With a route that is 70...
Emily Sweat
March 9, 2021 Cleveland
Emily Sweat, a valued member of the Human Resource team, has fully embraced her role as Talent Acquisition Recruiter. Primarily focusing her efforts on recruiting talent for t...
Bradley Stebel
February 10, 2021 Columbus
Bradley Stebel, a Sales Support Specialist, handles the routes and responsibilities for Account Managers when needed. In February he enthusiastically filled in on a Business D...
Jon Bagley
February 10, 2021 Cleveland
Jon Bagley, a Maintenance Technician, set a personal goal to earn his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and he achieved that goal in February of this year after only a m...
Hamidou Sondo
January 11, 2021 Columbus
Hamidou Sondo, a member of the warehouse production team, takes great pride in a job well done and has a lot to be proud of. He continues to impress with his speed and accurac...
Josh Miller
January 11, 2021 Cleveland
Josh Miller, an Account Manager on the Large Format Beer team in the Canton market, has a desire to be the best and his attention to detail makes him a leader on his team. In...
Andrew Ickes
December 9, 2020 Cleveland
Andrew Ickes, Purchasing Coordinator, is responsible for procuring product from some of our largest suppliers. His attention to detail and persistence have allowed Superior Be...
Kevin Holland
December 9, 2020 Columbus
Kevin Holland, a Columbus Large Format Account Manager, and model of consistent execution throughout his 20+ year tenure plans his work and works his plan until he achieves hi...
Benji Lacy
November 10, 2020 Columbus
Benji Lacy, an over-the-road (OTR) driver, is committed to excellence every day. His actions have a positive effect on his department and the organization. He is a...
Chuck Hardy
November 10, 2020 Cleveland
Chuck Hardy, a delivery driver in the Akron market, services many of our largest retailers. His positive attitude and strive to deliver consistent, quality service has enabled...
Chris Raymont
October 9, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August goes above and beyond on a daily basis and drives his business by selling the entire portfolio. Chris Raymont, as an Accou...
Mike Bates
October 9, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August embraces the tenets of our Vision Statement daily. Mike Bates, as a Columbus Merchandiser, eagerly and gracefully adapted...
Lori Schafer
September 9, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for July demonstrates a commitment and passion that is second to none. Lori Schafer, a Dedicated Wine Account Manager in the Youngsto...
Grant Hostutler
September 9, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for July works hard and has a positive effect on those around him. Grant Hostutler, a material handler on the mid-shift, has made acc...
Tiffany Mangat
August 14, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for June is calm under pressure and embraces new challenges. Tiffany Mangat, a reset coordinator, is responsible for the schedule and...
Matt Gillam
August 14, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for June has set the standard for what makes a “Superior” driver. Matt Gillam, a delivery driver out of the Columbiana dr...
Joe Carr
July 15, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for May can be called upon to get the job done. Joe Carr, a Universal East Account Manager who services the southernmost part of our...
Nick Walsh
July 15, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for May is a great example of an associate that is dedicated to enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers. Nick Walsh, an...
Scott Hall
June 11, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for April is continually committed to getting the job done and getting it done correctly. Scott Hall, an Accounting associate in Colu...
Matt Pregi
June 11, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for April is fully aligned with the tenets of our Vision Statement. Matt Pregi, a Special Events associate under normal circumstances...
Tab Bell
May 28, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for March consistently looks for the best possible way to get the job done every day. Tab Bell, a member of the bulk loading team in...
Steve Hershner
May 28, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for March is awarded to an associate who is always willing to help when needed. Steve Hershner, a bulk driver in the Columbus market,...
Clayton Febus
April 24, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is awarded to an associate who is committed to enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers. Clayton Febus, a r...
Cain Pontsler
April 24, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is awarded to an associate who consistently handles challenges with ease. Cain Pontsler, a delivery driver in the downto...
Lauren Donahue
February 17, 2020 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for January is awarded to an associate whose desire to be excellent and win at retail is unquestionable. Lauren Donohue, an Account M...
Jason O'Quinn
February 17, 2020 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for January is awarded to an associate who takes pride in his work and is a consummate professional. Jason O’Quinn, a delivery...
Larry Sampson
January 23, 2020 Columbus
Our President’s Choice December winner had excellent results and stood out above the crowd. Larry Sampson, an Account Manager, led the Sales Department in growth in Dece...
Washington Gatimu
January 23, 2020 Columbus
Our Annual President’s Choice Award winner for 2019, Washington Gatimu, stood out for several reasons. He set a personal productivity goal for his work for the year, and...
Terry Donahue
January 23, 2020 Cleveland
The December President’s Choice Award winner is truly aligned with our Vision Statement. Terry Donahue, an Inventory Control Specialist in the Glenwillow warehouse was n...
Marcus Geiselman
January 23, 2020 Cleveland
Our 2019 Annual President’s Choice Award winner was selected for a number of reasons. He is highly motivated, a self-starter, has great relationships, excellent customer...
Chuck Beireis
November 25, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for October pays attention to the details. Chuck Beireis, the night shuttle driver for Mansfield/Columbus, plans his night before he...
Chris Moore
November 25, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for October continuously strives for self-improvement. Chris Moore, a delivery driver and trainer out of Glenwillow, understands how...
Matt Vyhnalek
November 11, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for September has a passion for the business and the success of his customers. Matt Vyhnalek, an Account Manager in the Dedicated Win...
Hamidou Sondo
November 11, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for September is a true team player. Hamidou Sondo, a mid-shift warehouseman, has a positive attitude every day, even during a busy h...
Aaron Waldo
October 24, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for August is committed to excellence. Aaron Waldo, a Draft Services Specialist, is responsible for draft service calls and special e...
Chelsea Cigic
October 24, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for August continuously strives for self-improvement. Chelsea Cigic, a member of the first shift warehouse team, is primarily respons...
Sam Pritchard
September 27, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for July lives by tenets of our Vision Statement daily.Sam Pritchard, an Account Manager in the Universal West Division, is well prep...
Matt Lambert
September 27, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for July is dedicated to self-improvement and exceeding the expectations of management. Matt Lambert works the keg room on the night...
Joe Stein
August 21, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for June handles every task with a sense of urgency and pride. Joe Stein, an IT Specialist, continuously contributes to our desire to...
Jared Peters
August 21, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for June has a great work ethic and is motivated to do more. Jared Peters, a third shift material handler in Glenwillow, has mastered...
Eddie Wolfcale
August 5, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for May is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Eddie Wolfcale, a Dedicated Wine sales representative in the Akron/Canton market,...
Jeremy Ingland
August 5, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for May always puts our customers first. Jeremy Ingland, a delivery driver for the Grove City area and 20+ year veteran of Superior B...
Jane Kemer
June 7, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for April is very much aligned with our Vision Statement. Jane Kemer, a sales representative in the Universal West Division, is commi...
Michelle Harris
June 7, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for April comes to work every day with a zest to learn new things and a willingness help others. Michelle Harris, Sales Adminis...
Harry Rouch
May 8, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for March is a shining example of all that our Vision Statement stands for. Harry Rouch, a first shift warehouse associate, has maste...
Matt Link
May 8, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for March has a great work ethic and a willingness to learn. Matt Link, a route driver in the Columbus outlying territory, has been w...
Chris Hinegardner
April 5, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is always willing to go the extra mile for Superior Beverage and our customers.Chris Hinegardner, a shuttle driver, demo...
Mitch Tomazic
April 5, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for February is always willing to lead a discussion or share best practices with the sales team. Mitch Tomazic, a general market sale...
Washington Gatimu
March 25, 2019 Columbus
The President’s Choice Award winner for January is the model of consistency. Washington Gatimu, a material handler on our night shift team, has not missed one night of w...
Kelli Petchal
March 25, 2019 Cleveland
The President’s Choice Award winner for January has excelled in their role since day one. Kelli Petchal, a dedicated wine sales representative in the Youngstown market,...
Ryan Bruns
February 8, 2019 Columbus
This year’s Annual Winner stood out for a number of reasons, including:- Integrity. This sales associate is a leader amongst his peers, has trusted relationships with hi...
Danny Sexton
February 8, 2019 Columbus
Our December winner has solution focused perception and would not let anything like the calendar get in his way. He is motivated and passionate as a winner. He is driven to fi...
Andy Woods
February 8, 2019 Cleveland
Andy is motivated and passionate as a winner. He is truly dedicated to enhancing the business. What really makes our winner unique is that most of what he was nominated for by...
Shannon Horvath
February 8, 2019 Cleveland
This year’s winner stood out for a number of reasons, including:· Impressive Results. The associate’s efforts outperformed the peer group by over two times....
Kevin Holland
January 11, 2019
The President’s Choice Award winner for November is a model of consistency. Kevin Holland, a Dedicated Beer sales representative, is committed to showcasing our portfoli...
Pat Frangos
January 11, 2019
The President’s Choice Award winner for November was a top performer in his division. Pat Frangos, an On Premise sales representative, owned his accounts for one of the...
Tony Mazzocca
December 26, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for October embraces working together to accomplish the common goal of enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers. Tony Ma...
Mark Kraft
December 26, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for October will forever hold a special place in our hearts.Mark Kraft was a well-respected and experienced leader on our mid shift....
Brad Bayer
November 30, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for September is a great team player and is dedicated to enhancing the business of our customers and suppliers. Brad Bayer, a purchas...
Jon Schroeder
November 30, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for September embodies the team concept every day. Jon Schroeder, a Reset Coordinator, is responsible for drawing and implementing re...
Clint Crandall
October 30, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for August practices the tenets of the SBG Vision Statement daily. Clint Crandall, a dedicated beer sales representative in the...
David Marshall
October 30, 2018 Cleveland
David Marshall, a Route Recon associate in Lewis Center, is responsible for ensuring that all routes are reconciled, bank deposits are accurate and REGISTER is complete. David...
Viktor Shirokov
October 2, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for July is eager to learn, happy to assist and dedicated to self-improvement. Viktor Shirokov, a replenishment associate for the Ver...
Marc Greco
October 2, 2018
The President’s Choice Award for the month of July goes to Marc Greco. Marc is always aware of executional needs along with what it takes to win inside his stores, and a...
Aaron Waldo
July 1, 2018
The President’s Choice Award for the month of June goes to an associate that has served multiple departments at Superior Beverage over the years. Aaron Waldo, a Draft Se...
Megan Randles
July 1, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for June is a true team player and has an impact on our goal to enhance the business of our customers and suppliers every day. Megan...
Allyson Dobbert
June 18, 2018
The President’s Choice Award winner for March is steadfast in her commitment to making Superior Beverage the preferred distributor of our customers. Allyson Dobbert, a C...
Joel Holland
June 1, 2018
The President’s Choice Award for the month of May goes to an associate that has become a leader and a mentor among his peers. Joel successfully executed and performed wi...© 2023 Superior Beverage Group, Ltd. All rights reserved. Site by m2.
