Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Appoints Craig Goossen as Executive Vice President, General Manager, Arizona

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has promoted Craig Goossen to the position Executive Vice President and General Manager of Arizona.

In this role, Goossen will report to Patrick Daul, Southern Glazer’s President, Western Region, and will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Arizona Division. Goossen’s promotion will be effective at the end of 2023 following the retirement of current Executive Vice President, General Manager, Arizona – Tom Boyle.

“Craig is part of a team that has created a foundation of innovation within the market, while fostering a culture that makes the state an exceptional place to work,” said Patrick Daul. “I fully trust that in his new leadership role, he will build on this solid footing and help our teams continue to grow and succeed.”

Goossen’s career with Southern Glazer’s began in 1993 when he joined in a sales management role. Following a brief departure in 2000 to oversee his family business, Goossen returned to Southern Glazer’s in 2011 as a Trade Development Manager. He then progressed to Director of Sales and within the span of a year, in 2019, was promoted to his most current position of Vice President of Sales.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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