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ABOUT US

Mission Statement

Capitol Wright Distributing will provide exceptional service and quality products to every customer in a timely manner with integrity, respect and accountability. Capitol Wright Distributing will be the leader in the beverage industry through planning, integrity, and development of our people while providing a safe, secure and desirable workplace.

Vision

To acquire and distribute a portfolio of brands that meets the needs of all customer types. To make adjustments as the market and consumer needs change to remain a competitive force in the market. To maintain the highest quality and freshest products available.

Values

To “do the right thing” by our customers, employees and suppliers. To provide a safe and supportive work environment. To support local community programs and charities.

HISTORY

In October 2014, Capitol Beverage (established in Austin in 1976 by Roy Butler) and Wright Distributing Co. (established in Bastrop in 1948 by Louis & Virginia Wright) formed a new company called Capitol Wright Distributing, LLC. Immediately, this new company purchased Saunders Distributing in La Grange, which was the first entity to go under the new umbrella.

In January 2015, Capitol Beverage and Wright Distributing also merged under this new Capitol Wright Distributing (CWD) umbrella. To complete the merger and acquisition, CWD then purchased Keg 1 Austin. These four companies and cultures brought together their various and similar portfolios of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and continued to service retail accounts in fourteen counties out of nine warehouses.

Under the leadership of Ed Butler, President of CWD, the Butler Family purchased land and built the new home for CWD on the Southeast corner of Highway 290 and Toll Road 130 in Manor. This 435,000 square foot warehouse now houses all of the North and South Austin locations and the Taylor operation; and eventually incorporated the New Braunfels and Bastrop operations as well.

Capitol Wright Distributing services 2,061 off-premise accounts (convenience stores and grocery stores) and 2,476 on-premise accounts (bars and restaurants) in fourteen counties and employs approximately 600 people as an equal employment opportunity wholesale beverage distributor of Texas.

MANAGEMENT

Board of Directors

Edward S. Butler, President
Dell Boothe, Vice President and General Manager
Jane Wright, Vice President and Director of Operations
Matt Harriss, CFO
Tom Clayton, Director of Marketing
Clay Kibby, Director of Fleet and Delivery
Sandy Kibby, Board Member
Grant Butler, Board Member
Beth Granger, Board Member

Sales Management

Jason Soll, General Sales Manager
Rick Riccitelli, Division Sales Manager, Small Format Off Premise Chain and C- Stores
Donald McDaniel, Division Manager Grocery & Large Format Accounts
Willie Schmidt, Division Manager On-Premise Accounts

Impact Accounts

James Kleinfelder, Division Manager Impact Accounts
Steve Cantu, Impact Accounts Specialist
Ken Cardenas, Impact Accounts Specialist
Brett Curry, Impact Accounts Specialist
Terry Wilkins, Department Manager Retail Assortment

Marketing and Brand Management

Tom Clayton, Director of Marketing
Mario Chapa, Brand Manager & Special Projects, Molson Coors Brewing Co., Revolver, St. Archer, Pabst
Russell Patterson, Brand Manager Heineken USA, Diageo USA, ABITA, Stella Artois, Seagram’s, Free Tail Brewing, EG Wine
David Spencer, Brand Manager Constellation Brands, Ballast Point, Four Corners, Mike’s, Press, Sazerac
Derek Haverkamp, Brand Manager Gambrinas, Boston Beer, Thirsty Planet, Hops & Grain, St. Arnold, Friends & Allies, multiple crafts and wines
Richard Gamboa, Non-Alcohol Brand Manager