Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces the Retirement of Shawn Thurman, Executive Vice President, National Accounts

MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the retirement of Shawn Thurman, Executive Vice President, National Accounts, effective December 2022.

Mr. Thurman originally joined the Glazer’s organization as a regional supervisor in 1982. A series of branch, state, regional and marketing promotions allowed him to develop his career throughout the Glazer's organization in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Arizona. During his tenure, Mr. Thurman took on greater leadership roles, including serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Beverage Distributors, a joint venture partnership in Arizona, before ultimately moving into his current role with Southern Glazer’s.

“Shawn has been instrumental in building our industry-leading national accounts team following the Southern Glazer’s combination in 2016,” said Wayne E. Chaplin, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “Under his guidance, our national accounts capability has become a true differentiator in the marketplace. Shawn has been an invaluable part of this team for four decades and will be greatly missed. I wish him all the best in his retirement.”

“Shawn has been a proven leader for many years,” said Gene Sullivan, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “His leadership has been of great value for both our Southern Glazer’s team and our trusted customer partners. I would like to personally thank Shawn for his efforts and wish him well with his retirement.”

An announcement for Mr. Thurman’s replacement will be forthcoming. Mr. Thurman will work closely with his successor to ensure a seamless transition.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2022, Southern Glazer’s was listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.