WES Brands Team

Sean Penn - CEO

Kyle Stein - President

Kyle Stein - President

Industry veteran of almost 30 years
Held senior level sales and general management roles at Coca-Cola and Diageo
During 19 years at Diageo, held numerous roles such as National VP of Sales - Diageo Chateau and Estates Wines and Senior Vice President, General Manager – US Spirits
Led the U.S. Sales and Commercial Planning teams of a spirit

Industry veteran of almost 30 years
Held senior level sales and general management roles at Coca-Cola and Diageo
During 19 years at Diageo, held numerous roles such as National VP of Sales - Diageo Chateau and Estates Wines and Senior Vice President, General Manager – US Spirits
Led the U.S. Sales and Commercial Planning teams of a spirits "start-up" organization that successfully launched, among other brands, Dulce Vida Tequila, into the U.S. market

Kyle Stein - President

Kyle Stein - President

Kyle Stein - President

Focus is U.S. distributor management and business analytics
Previously served as Director, Commercial Insights & Strategy at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
Before beginning his tenure with Southern Glazer’s in 2010, worked in consulting at Oliver Wyman and as a legislative aide in the U.S. Congress
Received his MBA from Duke’s Fuqua

Focus is U.S. distributor management and business analytics
Previously served as Director, Commercial Insights & Strategy at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
Before beginning his tenure with Southern Glazer’s in 2010, worked in consulting at Oliver Wyman and as a legislative aide in the U.S. Congress
Received his MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania

Scott Hite - SVP Sales

Kyle Stein - President

Chris Jebbia - SVP Finance

Enjoyed 15 years with the Gallo winery with ever increasing responsibility within the distributor networks and field marketing roles.
This experience inspired a growing interest in building brands and subsequently passionately worked in several start-up and entrepreneurial pursuits like Belvedere vodka, TYKU Spirits, and Hotaling & Co.
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Enjoyed 15 years with the Gallo winery with ever increasing responsibility within the distributor networks and field marketing roles.
This experience inspired a growing interest in building brands and subsequently passionately worked in several start-up and entrepreneurial pursuits like Belvedere vodka, TYKU Spirits, and Hotaling & Co.
Started Redwood Brands as the North American General Manager in association with a private equity team to established and develop first to market brands.

Chris Jebbia - SVP Finance

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

Chris Jebbia - SVP Finance

Spent 9 years with Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits in multiple finance roles with expertise in FP&A and commercial pricing
Previously held the position of Sr. Manager Commercial Finance with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in which he managed a regional team focused on price strategy and bottom-line growth
Experience in strategically grow

Spent 9 years with Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits in multiple finance roles with expertise in FP&A and commercial pricing
Previously held the position of Sr. Manager Commercial Finance with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in which he managed a regional team focused on price strategy and bottom-line growth
Experience in strategically growing established brands and building nascent brands in the wine, spirits, and non-alcohol categories

Lauren Kiyak - SVP Marketing

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

15 years of spirits industry marketing experience
Prior to joining WES Brands, Lauren was the Head of Marketing at Charles Jacquin et Cie
She previously held marketing roles on leading brands at Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard, and Stoli Group USA

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

James Guidice - East Regional Sales Director

Previously, James spent close to six years as the NY/NJ State Manager for Beluga Vodka
Prior to Beluga, James was a Manager in the Quantum Wines & Spirits Division for Palm Bay International
James also worked for Voli Spirits where he was responsible for sales, new account development, and creating brand awareness through events and promotions.

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Beverage industry veteran with over 20+ years working in a variety of positions
Previously worked for Balcones Distilling LLC in Orange County, CA
Prior to Balcones, worked for 6 years as a Key Account Manager for Stone Brewing

Brian Walsh - Midwest Regional Manager

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Prior to WES Brands, spent the past year as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager at Kill Cliff Energy Drink
Previously worked for Terlato Wines as a District Manager
Spent 7 years at Southern Glazer’s in a number of different roles including District Manager & Sales Representative On-Premise Spirits

Glen Hodge - VP Marketing BSB

Michael Sabaitis - West Regional Manager

Glen Hodge - VP Marketing BSB

Glen is a strategic marketing leader with over 15 years of expertise in traditional and innovative marketing initiatives, integrated marketing promotions and brand development.
Previously, Glen worked at Combs Enterprise where he became the Brand Manager for spirits.
Glen was also a Marketing Manager for Breakthru Beverage in Washington

Glen is a strategic marketing leader with over 15 years of expertise in traditional and innovative marketing initiatives, integrated marketing promotions and brand development.
Previously, Glen worked at Combs Enterprise where he became the Brand Manager for spirits.
Glen was also a Marketing Manager for Breakthru Beverage in Washington DC, elevating brands like Cîroc Vodka and Bulleit Bourbon into top performing brands across the entire Mid Atlantic division.
A DC native, Glen served 5 years in the United States Army

Zoe Rice - Marketing Director

Zoe Rice - Marketing Director

Glen Hodge - VP Marketing BSB

Prior to WES Brands, Zoe spent 3 years at Casamigos Tequila as a PR and Events Manager
Worked in tandem with social, events and the Casamigos marketing team to brainstorm campaign ideas for new product launches, including announcements, partnership opportunities and campaign materials
Discovered and cultivated relationships with key media

Prior to WES Brands, Zoe spent 3 years at Casamigos Tequila as a PR and Events Manager
Worked in tandem with social, events and the Casamigos marketing team to brainstorm campaign ideas for new product launches, including announcements, partnership opportunities and campaign materials
Discovered and cultivated relationships with key media and influencers to collaborate with and continue to elevate brand recognition

Joe Quezada - Controller

Zoe Rice - Marketing Director

Joe Quezada - Controller

Experienced accounting professional with over 20 years managing accounting teams and engaging with the executive group in developing strategic leadership initiatives for company growth.
Prior to WES Brands, Joe was the Controller of Snelling Staffing, LLC, with over 9 years in building and leading the finance, treasury, and payroll teams,

Experienced accounting professional with over 20 years managing accounting teams and engaging with the executive group in developing strategic leadership initiatives for company growth.
Prior to WES Brands, Joe was the Controller of Snelling Staffing, LLC, with over 9 years in building and leading the finance, treasury, and payroll teams, as well as assuming responsibilities as Interim CFO in guiding the company through an asset purchase acquisition and liquidation.
Earlier experience was primarily in the manufacturing and cost accounting sector, which included working in industries related to metal fabrication for recreational vehicles, the manufacture of windows and patio awnings for the home remodeling market, and engineered equipment for the abatement of air pollution and removal of contaminants from gas and liquid pipelines.