Ben E. Keith Beverages announces new Vice President of Marketing
DALLAS, July 21, 2008 – Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors, the nation’s second largest independent distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, has promoted James Hallam to vice president of marketing. James Hallam brings more than 15 years of industry experience to this position.
“James brings great enthusiasm, strong sales, and solid marketing and management skills to his new role,” said Kevin Bartholomew, president of Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors. “We are excited to see what new ideas James has to offer to this position.”
James joined Ben E. Keith Beverages in 1994 and has held a number of management positions, most recently assistant general manager/on premise at the Dallas location. He currently is on the board of the Dallas Zoological Society and also works with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Dallas Humane Society and Equest. James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Edward’s University and a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.
About Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors
Ben E. Keith Company, established in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1933. Today, Ben E. Keith Company – Beverage Distributors is one of the largest independent Anheuser-Busch wholesalers in the country. The company also distributes import beers, craft beers, wine products and nonalcoholic beverages. With eleven regional branches in Texas including Abilene, Austin Specialty, Commerce, Dallas, Dallas Specialty, Denton, Fort Worth, Houston Specialty, Llano, Palestine and Waco, the company operates throughout the state of Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.benekeith.com/beverage.
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Media Contact: Clara Ingram, BEK Beverages
claraingram@benekeith.com, (214) 267-6496
