Star Distributors, Inc. welcomed Yuengling to Connecticut with a celebration at its West Haven location on September 17, 2014. Yuengling brewery executives were on hand, as were Star employees and accounts. The core beer brands include Yuengling’s flagship Lager, Light Lager and Black and Tan. Anthony Gallo, President and CEO of Star Distributors, Inc. led the welcome presentation with a ceremonial keg tapping. Guests enjoyed German-American fare and music in keeping with the brand’s history. Retail accounts also reviewed brand and merchandising education as well as point of sales materials.
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- Dave Casinelli, Chief Operating Officer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., addresses the crowd. As America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling celebrates its 185th anniversary this year.
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- Drew Byrnes, Northeast Division Manager, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.; Ryan Fahy, Operations Manager, Star Distributors, Inc.; Michael Carvalho, District Manager, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.; Rocky Gallo, Vice President, A Gallo & Company; Betty Gallo; Anthony Gallo, President & CEO, Star Distributors, Inc.; Dave Casinelli, COO, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.; Peter Gallo, Vice President, Star Distributors, Inc.; Bob McCormick, Business Development Manager, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
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- Star Distributors’ Tom O’Neil, Director of Pricing and Tim Raymond, Sales Representative.
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- Star Distributors’ Jay Gerstenhaber, Sales Representative and John Vollano, Sales Representative.
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- Savin Rock Roasting Company’s Fandi Barna, Jordin Finley, Michael Sayles, Chris Morgan.
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- Damian Cashman, O’Tooles Pub, New Haven; John Greco; John Prete, Diesel Lounge, New Haven.
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- Star Distributors’ Tony Gervasio, Sales Manager and Steve Cappiello, Sales Representative.
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- Mehul Patel, King Discount Liquors; Bhavin Patel and Samir Bidja, Grand Package Store.
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- Jamali Ford, Josh Medina, Armando Roma, Jr., from Armando’s, Bethel.
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- Star Distributors’ Joseph Jeudi, Warehouseman and Mary Jeudi; Luis Cerda, Day Warehouse Manager.
