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With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.
The 135 spirit brands carried across all major categories include specialty categories such as amaro and mezcal and subcategories like rosa tequila, cristalino, Japanese whiskeys, craft spirits and multiple age designations and styles within same brand families to educate the guest.
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