Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward “Eddie” Nieves as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Nevada, effective January 7, 2025.

Nieves brings extensive experience to the role, having most recently served as General Manager at Nevada Beverage Company. His leadership background also includes several key roles at Anheuser-Busch, including Nevada Retail Sales Director, Senior Key Account Manager, and Trade Marketing Manager.

In addition to his beverage alcohol expertise, Nieves has a strong foundation in hospitality, with seven years of experience culminating as Assistant Director of Beverage at Wynn Las Vegas.

“Eddie is a tremendous addition to our leadership team,” said AJ Atta, Regional President, West. “His proven ability to drive results, combined with his deep understanding of the Las Vegas market and its unique dynamics, will be instrumental in continuing the growth and success of Johnson Brothers of Nevada. We’re delighted to welcome him aboard.”

Johnson Brothers, a leading distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2025.

John Dempsey has been named General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Minnesota. John brings nearly three decades of industry expertise and a proven track record of success in leadership roles. He joined Johnson Brothers in 2001 and has since served in various capacities across multiple states, including as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Nevada and, most recently, as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Virginia. In his new role, John will report directly to A.J. Atta, who will assume the role of Regional President, West, for Johnson Brothers on January 1, 2025.

Nathan Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Minnesota. Since joining Johnson Brothers in 2015, Nathan has held numerous leadership roles within the company over the years. His deep understanding of the Minnesota market and ability to foster key customer and supplier relationships have been instrumental in the success of our customer service and regional chain teams. Nathan will report to John Dempsey in his new role.

Johnson Brothers has proudly served the Minnesota market for the past 72 years, earning a reputation for excellence and unwavering commitment to its customers and suppliers. The company’s recognition as one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2023 and 2024 further underscores its dedication to delivering exceptional service and fostering trusted relationships across the industry.

“These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in strong leadership that aligns with our core values and drives success for our supplier partners and customers,” said George Marsden, Chief Commercial Officer for Johnson Brothers. “John and Nathan bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for continuing the growth and leadership we have built in Minnesota for over seven decades.”

Johnson Brothers, a family-owned and operated business since 1953, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with Chinola into Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, and North Carolina, effective as of July 1. This expansion builds upon an existing relationship in Indiana. The Chinola portfolio will be managed by Johnson Brothers’ luxury division, Oxford Street Merchants.

Chinola produces natural liqueurs made from 100% fresh fruit and neutral cane spirit, offering a unique blend and proprietary formulation that delivers unparalleled taste and versatility. They can be enjoyed on their own or mixed with any base spirit to create top-quality cocktails.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Johnson Brothers to bring Chinola to four new markets,” said Andrew Merinoff, CEO & Co-founder of Chinola. “Johnson Brothers’ commitment to unmatched customer service makes them the perfect partner to help us share our passion fruit and mango liqueurs with a wider audience. We look forward to a successful collaboration and the continued growth of our relationship.”

Inspired by the Dominican passion fruit, Chinola was crafted in 2014 through a collaboration between hospitality experts, spirit industry professionals, and a master blender. The success of the award-winning Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur has fueled the launch of their first innovation: Chinola Mango Liqueur. The latest addition to their portfolio continues their tradition of natural, low ABV liqueurs made from 100% fresh fruit with no artificial additives. Chinola is dedicated to authenticity and eco-friendly practices in the production of their liqueurs from farm to bottle.

“Chinola’s commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to bring exceptional products to our customers,” said Yale Johnson, Vice President of Johnson Brothers, who leads Oxford Street Merchants. “Many of the best accounts in America are featuring Chinola as a key part of their cocktail program and we’re excited to further partner and introduce more consumers to the brand.”