Randy Brinkman        Operations Manager Randy Brinkman has 20 years experience in the Beverage Distribution Field. He Started as a Route Assistant May 5, 1986. After 4 years as a Route Assistant, Randy was assigned a Relief driver position. In 1991, Randy started Merchandising and was promoted to a route supervisor. He was promoted to Operations Manager in 1994. Current duties include but are not limited to, ordering and forecasting for the entire portfolio, overseeing daily operations including fleet and warehouse, and dispatching of long haul operation. He is also responsible for interviewing and hiring employees. Involved with the Lutheran Church activities as well as serving on committees for the Burleson County Fair Association. Married for 17 years and has three daughters. He graduated form Caldwell High School in 1980 and attended Electrical and A/C school in Houston.

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Kevin Prejean     On-Premise Sales Manager Kevin Prejean started working in the Beverage Industry at Brazos Beverage Inc. on September 30, 1985 distributing and selling Miller Brewing Company brands. He continued working at this distributorship as it was purchased by Kristen Distributing Company in 1998 serving as the on premise manager. In this current role, Prejean is responsible for managing company operations relative to on premise sales, representing 30 suppliers and 67 brands, overseeing presales, merchandising, training, development and special events. Before joining Kristen Distributing, Prejean served in various rolls starting as part-time route helper as he attended night classes at Blinn College and Texas A&M University. The decision to embark on a full time position was made easily. He then served as Driver sales, warehouse manager, keg route sales, and has been in management for the past 12 years. Within Prejean's 21 years of service he has an extensive background in several areas within the beer business. Prejean's on-premise team has the most current training from two major breweries, Coor's Brewing Co. and Miller Brewing Co. specializing in draft beer dispensing. Mastering these advanced skills was critical to the components necessary to make draft beer dispense correctly. Prejean offers draft beer training sessions to on premise retailers interested in maximizing profits, customer retention and customer satisfaction. Kevin has been Married to his wife Jamie for 5 years and has an 8 month old son named Peyton.

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Carey Dodd         Chain Sales Manager Carey Dodd, who joined Kristen Distributing Company in 2004, has 4 years in the Alcohol Beverage Industry. Prior to becoming the Chain Sales Manager for Kristen Distributing, Carey served as a Grocery Sales Representative in Bryan-College Station. In her current role, Carey is responsible for managing all aspects of Key Account Sales and Programming including Merchandising, Space and Category Management, Customer Service and Pricing Administration. She also serves as the Large-Format Sales and Operation Supervisor in Brazos County. Before joining Kristen Distributing, Carey served briefly as a Wine Sales Representative for Republic Beverage Company in Houston, Texas. Her first experience within College Station where she was instrumental in developing and implementing Server Sales Training and Continuing Education Classes. Carey graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Political Science

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Kelly Locke         Point of Sale Manager    KDC employment I have been with KDC for 4 years.  I began my career with KDC as the Point of Sale warehouse assistant, then was promoted in the print shop area where I developed banners and signs. I currently hold the position of P.O.S. / Print Shop supervisor. This is a dynamic position where I am challenged daily by an ever changing and rapidly growing industry. Testimonial I am very thankful to have had my time with KDC, Mr. Kristen, Mr. Gay and all the other wonderful employees here.I feel I have developed extensively over these few short years and have nothing but a bright future on the horizon. Every day is a learning experience and everyday I go home a stronger and wiser person. The expansion and growth of the company is exhilarating and I feel blessed to be a part of it. Other Active with St. Joseph Catholic Church Enjoy hunting, salt water fishing & cooking B-B-Q Married for 5 years with a 2 year old daughter

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Jody Giese          Sales Supervisor Prior to the new ownership, Jody Giese was employed by Brazos Beverages in July of 1994. Jody's responsibilities for Kristen Distributing include but are not limited to covering four major counties, Austin, Waller, Washington, and Burleson. He was responsible for supervising four routes and their employees. Jody was also responsible for product inventory, merchandising, and POS which included high impact neons, paper point of sale, and pennants for four county fairs. The county fairs started in late September and ended in late October. Jody was also responsible for being the company representative to purchase youth projects at the fair auctions. He was also involved with the Space Management Program for Kristen Distributing. Jody has taken on new responsibly which include training new sales employees through laptop training, inventory management, rotation, and the knowledge to perform at the highest standards that the employees are responsible for. Jody presales for all vacation routes in the on and off premise as well as accounts in all of the Kristen Distributing's sales markets, which includes the non-alcoholic segment of our business.

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Ivan Bryand    B/CS On-Premise Supervisor Ivan Bryand was born in Abilene, Texas April 15 1969. Ivan was one of 9 children. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1987 and has been working with Miller Lite in the Brazos Valley since 1989. Ivan has an 11 year old daughter named Jessica who loves to play soccer. In his spare time he enjoys working out, spending time with friends. “I am a huge Aggie and Cowboys fan and I have always wanted to meet Jerry Jones.” Around the office Ivan is known as a dedicated employee and a hard worker, but he is never too busy to flash that signature smile. Ivan’s favorite domestic beer is Miller Lite and his favorite imported beverage is Dos Equis  “I love working for Kristen Distributing because it is a fast growing business that always presents me with challenges. I look forward to many more years with Kevin, Bob and Mark."

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Mike Baker     Twin Cities beer supervisor Mike Baker began his career in the Beer Industry in November of 1998 with Silver Eagle Distributors in Houston. Mike began working as a merchandiser and moved through the ranks with his dedication to hard work and a passion to be the best in the industry. Mike returned to College Station in 2005.  “I saw an opportunity to work for Kristen Distributing in the On-Premise department as a Keg route driver.” Hard work and his knowledge of the business proved to make Mike a rising star at KDC.  “I continue to strive to make Kristen Distributing number one. I love being in the beer business.”   Mike graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 1988, then attended Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M he was a member of the Judo Team. Mike spends his spare time with his son Hunter, they love to fish, hunt, and travel. “We spend a lot of time attending Texas A&M sporting events.”

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Cody Fritch           Southern Region beer supervisor       Cody started working at Kristen Distributing Company 5 years ago after being in the construction business for over 7 years. He worked his way up from a route assistant, to route driver, to account manager, to now being the Sales Supervisor for 4 routes which includes Grimes, Waller, Washington, and Austin County the birthplace of KDC. Cody enjoys being out in the market meeting new people and building long lasting business and personal relationships. Cody got married 2 weeks before he started his employment at Kristen Distributing and currently lives in College Station. After work he likes going to Texas Country concerts and having a cold beer at the bar with friends.

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John Holland     Temple Red Bull Location John has 20 years sales experience, 2 years in beverage sales. John’s Duties include: inventory and ordering oversee daily operations of Temple/Waco warehouse interviewing and hiring employees open new accts and placing Point of Sale items follow up on leads for non-traditional accts  Extra curricular activities include:  watching nascar Personal Information: married 12 years , 2 kids ( 1 daughter , 1 son ) graduated from Killeen high in 1987 attended CTC , Blinn JC  , Texas A & M "My time with Kristen Distributing has been an exciting and rewarding learning experience and I look forward to many more years of the same. "

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Adam Winklemann      Non-alc Division Manager Adam Winkleman was born in Bellville and raised in Richardson, Texas.  He attended Angleton High School and spent 5 years working with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department before moving into the beverage industry.  Adam signed on with Coca-Cola in Austin, Texas. After climbing the corporate ladder for several years and transferring to various locations in the state Adam left Coca-Cola and joined the Kristen Distributing team as the Non-Alcoholic Area Manager in 2008. “I am truly excited to be employed with Kristen Distributing and thrilled with the opportunities in front of me.  I am very passionate about the beverage industry                                   and want Kristen Distributing to be the best there is. During my employment                                   with Coca-Cola I wont  numerous awards and achieved some of my greatest                                   accomplishments; I plan to bring that knowledge and experience to Kristen                                   Distributing. I am dedicated to my team and proud to be a part of it.  I look                                   forward to a bright future together!”                                   Adam’s hobbies include: Playing with his children, Hunting, Fishing and Sports

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Dale             Sales Account Manager Dale grew up in Edinburg, Texas on a ranch where he enjoyed raising cattle and riding horses. He attended Texas A&M University and graduated as a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 1999 with a degree in Animal Science. Dale has 8 years of experience in the beverage business. He started out as a merchandiser and driver and has spent the last 7 years as a sales account manager. Dale is married and enjoys being outdoors and playing sports. He joined the KDC team with a burning desire to grow the business and provide world class customer service.

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Eric Ogletree   Northern Region beer supervisor             Hi, I am Eric Ogletree and I am excited to now be with KDC. I grew up in Spring, Texas and graduated in 1983 from Klein High School. I attended Blinn in Brenham for 2 years and went into the working world from there. Over the past 20 years I have been in the beverage business. About 12years was spent with Coca Cola and the last 8years have been with Miller. I have done everything from merchandising, driving, salesman, to being in a supervisor. I have lived in Waco, Bryan, Navasota, Magnolia, and now back in College Station during the past several years. I have 2 sons and 2 daughters ages 9 to 19. My oldest daughter attends Blinn in Bryan, so it’s nice to be close to her. Last summer I bought a Harley Davidson and I enjoy getting out on the weekends. I am a huge sports fan and football and baseball are my favorites. I play in a men’s hardball league in Bryan and have done so since I was 29. Again, it’s great to be back in Brazos County and I believe this company has a tremendous future in store, and I am glad to be a part of it.

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Daniel Acevedo large-format store supervisor  My name is Daniel Acevedo. I married my beautiful wife Jeanine in 2004. I started in the grocery business in 1994 with Appletree Markets. I moved on to Albertson's Inc. in 1996 where I worked for 8 yrs as frozen food and dairy dept mgr and finally ending as the receiving mgr. I came to KDC in November of 2004 and started as an account mgr in the large format stores. I was promoted to Large Format Supervisor for Brazos County in May 2008. My duties include the oversight of a 3 man sales team, 1 driver and 8 merchandisers. Making sure that all aspects of our business... merchandising, rotation, distributibution, pricing, and displays etc. are taken care of daily in our local supermarkets. Its a fun job and I enjoy what I do. There is never a dull moment in this business and that's  what makes it fun...trying to beat the other guy if you know what I mean.                                    I enjoy spending time with family and friends, enjoying a full bodied                                    beer, and cooking outside. My hobbies include playing softball, fishing,,                                    and wingshooting. Yeah, there is nothing like spending time outdoors                                    with some good people, telling some lies with good laughs and a coldd                                    beer!

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Jacob Kristen   Off-Premise Analyst Jacob Kristen is the eldest of the Kristen children and the 4th generation to work in Kristen Distributing Company. He has been involved in the family business for many years now. Jacob has fulfilled a variety of roles from route assistant to warehouse operations and is now in his inaugural year as KDC’s off-premise analyst and reset captain. He grew up in Bellville, Texas and enrolled in LSU after high school graduation. Jacob came to Texas A&M the following year as a Sophomore and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Agriculture Leadership and Development. He has dubbed himself the “black sheep of the family” because he is the only one of the Kristen children that is an Aggie Grad and Jacob wears his grandfather’s Aggie ring proudly. In addition to his baccalaureate achievements Jacob spent one year in a Christian Ministry and earned a 1 year bible degree from the program. He attends many KDC and community events and is looking forward to buying his first home, right here in Aggieland.

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John Kristen   Head of Promotions It has always been quite evident, even from an early age, what I want to do in life. For instance, as a child my first word was beer. I have been involved in the business in some form or another my entire life. Growing up I spent many summers working for Kristen Distributing Company. In intermediate school I was burned countless times learning how to use a glue gun while fixing breakers in the wear house. I have learned a lot over the years spending time in various parts of the company, including: weekend pull-ups, off premise merchandiser, on premise merchandiser, route assistant, and red bull salesman. I recently graduated from the University of Texas, and am looking forward to being apart of the company full time. I am currently a multiple brand ambassador working with the on premise department where I am head of promotions. I am excited about my future with Kristen Distributing Company and privileged to be apart of what my great grandfather, grandfather, and father have worked so hard to create for the past 75 years.

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Julie Ford               Comptroller Education: Graduated in 2002 from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi with a BBA in Business Work: After graduating she worked as a licensed financial advisor for three years. She joins KDC with knowledge of finance, accounting, and customer service. She is has a son, Coleman, who is 7 years old. Julie joined the KDC team in May 2006 as the pricing statistician.  Her current roles involve handling day to day pricing, reviewing contracts KDC has with suppliers, sales analysis, and TABC reports.

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Michele Baker               HR Manager Michele joined the KDC management team as Human Resources Manager in February of 2008. She has worked in grocery retail for 11 years with 7 of those years holding an Administrative Specialist/HR Support position. Within the same company Michele graduated from the School of Retail Management becoming a department manager for 1 year before accepting her current position with KDC. Michele enjoys being able to assist employees with their employment needs and is pleased by the challenges this position creates. A few of her responsibilities within the company will be overseeing compensation and payroll, health and well care benefits, retirement/401K, vacation accrual, company cell phones and any concerns that KDC employees may have. Michele grew up in the small town of Bremond, TX and currently resides in College Station. A few of her hobbies include, playing with her 2 nieces Abby and Emily, reading, watching movies, and visiting with friends. She anticipates learning the nature of the beer business to better assist in the HR side of the                                               company. If you have any questions or comments for Michele, please feel free                                               to contact her via e-mail at hr@kristendistributing.com.

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Nancy Dee Walker             Marketing Manager        Nancy Dee joined KDC in June of 2007. She comes from the Texas wine industry where she managed marketing and promotions for one of the largest wineries in the state. Originally from the Houston area Nancy Dee relocated to Bryan/College Station in August of 2000 and holds a BS in Political Science from Texas A&M University. Nancy brings knowledge of the community and innovative ideas to KDC in her efforts to increase the market share of the brands we represent. Her duties include: coordination of events, promotion of The Maroon and White Ball and the Varsity mascot, support of the on and off premise sales teams, management of our “Drink Responsibly” campaigns, communicating POS goals to the Print Shop team, supervision of media campaigns and relationships, and assisting Mark Kristen. "I love the passion and drive that the people in this company come to work with each morning. Representing the best products on the marketplace makes it easy to say that I love my job!”

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Ashley Grote              Office Manager  Ashley is from a town outside of Dallas called Forney, Texas.  She moved to College Station to pursue her college education.  She received her B.A. from Texas A&M University in Agricultural Development with an emphasis in Animal Science.  She began at Kristen Distributing two years ago as a part-time student worker where she counted in drivers and everyday closing procedures, her duties now include accounts receivable, receiving orders, and basic daily operations. Ashley grew up raising Angus cattle that enabled her to travel around the world.  If she is not at work or traveling the show circuit she is hanging out with friends, drinking cold beer, and just having fun.  She feels that Kristen Distributing has given her great opportunities and knowledge that she will take with her in future endeavors.

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Kelli Ferguson                 Pricing Analyst        Kelli Ferguson joined the KDC team in October of 2007 and recently obtained the Pricing Analyst position in March 2007.  She was born in Bryan, Tx and relocated to Houston where she attended the University of Houston – Conrad N. Hilton College and received her B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management. After graduation, she relocated back to her hometown and is currently living in Caldwell, TX.  When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and her dog, Bailey. Her hobbies include Cooking/Baking, scrapbooking, reading, playing golf, fishing, traveling and watching Aggie Sports!

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