A PASSION FOR QUALITY

The story behind a beer and what makes it unique is what led me to co-found Artisanal Imports in 2001.

Early in my career, I had the pleasure of helping Shiner Bock and Corona become national brands, but it wasn’t until I tasted Duvel of Belgium, did my appreciation for world-class beers intensify. 

Since that time, Artisanal Imports has imported and introduced to American audiences some of the most respected and iconic breweries in the world, including Trappist beers from Belgium and other delicious offerings from every corner of the globe.

Today, Artisanal Imports proudly represents a wide array of world-class beers from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Central America and more.   

Behind our success is always a delicious beer, a great story, our supplier partners, our network of dedicated distributors and our exceptional sales, administration and marketing teams who work hard every day to get these world-class beers into the hands of a thirsty American audience.

Cheers!

Bob

National Sales Team

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Michael Emrie
National Sales Director
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Rex Rutledge
National Accounts Director
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Andreas Hausner
Brand and Business Development Manager

Regional Sales Team

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Todd Bolyard
Market Manager
Florida
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Ed Chainey
Market Manager
Northern California
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Dan Cooley
Regional Market Manager
Western Region
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Fred Einstein
Regional Market Manager
Southern
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Eric Finch
Regional Market Manager
Southeast
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Matt Gisonde
Regional Market Manager
Northeast
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Forrest Hyden
Regional Market Manager
IL & WI
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Rick Kennedy
Regional Market Manager
IN, OH & KY
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Jose Machado
Market Manager
FL-Hispanic Brands
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Nick Olson
Regional Market Manager
Midwest & Rockies
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Meghan Worsham
Market Manager, Mid-Atlantic
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Jay Baum
Market Manager
Southern California

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Administration Team

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Bob Leggett
President & CEO
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Matt Greenwood
Chief Operating Officer
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Shelli Stephens
HR / Operations Manager
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Craig Alperowitz
Head of Marketing
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Carla Ford
AP / AR Coordinator
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Michelle Keller
Accounting Manager
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Rick Clements
Chief Financial Officer