Our People

With an unwavering dedication to excellence, our team is comprised of experienced specialists who have established an impressive reputation for elevating brand presence and fostering strategic partnerships.

Their profound knowledge of the high-end spirits industry, combined with a strategic vision and personalized approach, ensures that each collaboration is tailored to maximize brand visibility and sales performance. 

By cultivating strong relationships with key distributors and leveraging a network of industry connections, they ensure that only the finest spirits reach the most discerning clientele.

Meet the Team

Luis Cota

Founder / CEO

John Milstead

Vice President of Sales, Western US

Jim Moisson

Vice President of Sales, Eastern US

Al Vrooman

Vice President, Strategic Accounts

Greg Wass

Director

Brian Cameron

Managing Partner, First Step Beverage

Holly Preciado

Manager Sales Administration

Linda Ginex

Director of Operations & Administration

Creenagh Flynn

Creative Director

Gabriela Saucedo 

Ambassador of Key Accounts

Region Managers

Richard Belgrod

Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic

Richard Michanowicz

Regional Sales Manager, Midwest

Steven Wass

Regional Manager, TN

Kevin Johnson

Strategic Accounts, No. Ca.

Sean Valladon

Regional Sales Manager, NV

Bianca Benavides Anderson

Regional Sales Manager, TX/AR

Robert Pimental

Regional Manager, Japan

Dan Shwetz

Regional Manager, Canada

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