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Breakthru Beverage Group company history timeline

1978

He began his career in the wine and spirits industry in 1978 as a Market Research Analyst at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons.

1991

In 1991, Charles was named President of Charmer Industries, the family’s Metro New York beverage business.

1994

In 1994, he led the acquisition of Sunbelt Beverage Corporation, then operating distributorships in several Eastern states.

Ann is a member of the New York Bar and was the recipient of the 1994 YWCA’s Salute to Women Achievers Award.

1997

Sunbelt continued to expand, and in 1997 the wholesale companies in which the family had an interest became known as the Charmer Sunbelt Group.

1999

He has been a member of the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation since 1999, and currently serves as Treasurer.

2002

Prior to joining The Charmer Sunbelt Group in 2002, she served as the Senior Human Resources Executive for Joseph E. Seagram &Sons, and a United States division of Vivendi Universal.

2006

Lloyd came to Breakthru from New York’s Empire Merchants, the state’s leading wine and spirits distributor, where he served as CEO and President following the merger of Charmer Industries and Peerless Importers in 2006.

2012

In 2012, he was recognized among more than 3,000 employees with the Arthur M. Wirtz Leadership Award, named after his grandfather and Wirtz Beverage Group founder.

2013

Danny holds a vested interest in Wirtz Corporation and led the launch of Banner Collective, a creative content agency in 2013.

Before joining Breakthru in 2013, Gus served in roles of increasing responsibility at Brown-Forman Beverage, Brown-Forman Wines, Pete’s Brewing Company, Canandaigua Wine Company, NDA Enterprises Group, and E&J Gallo Winery.

2018

Arlyn also serves on the Board of Directors of Kindred Partners, Breakthru’s wholly-owned subsidiary providing cannabis brokerage services for the Canadian recreational adult-use market, where she has been vital in developing the business since its 2018 launch.

2020

Before assuming this role in June 2020, Tom served as Chairman, President & CEO of Sysco Corp., the world’s largest foodservice distributor, where he had previously served as COO, President of Foodservice Operations, and Chief Commercial Officer.

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