Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Announces Retirement of
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 Randy Myers, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, effective May 31, 2025.
Southern Glazer's today announced the retirement of Randy Myers, Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, effective May 31, 2025.
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'Randy has been a tremendous leader and an integral part of our Central Region for nearly two decades,' said Matthew Metz, President, Central Region, Southern Glazer's. 'He's not only delivered strong results – he's also been a mentor, a collaborator, and a trusted partner to everyone he's worked with. His leadership has made a lasting, positive impact on our people, our business, and the culture of our organization.'
Myers began his 39-year career in the beverage alcohol industry with E&J Gallo Winery as a Sales Consultant in 1986. He held multiple roles of increasing responsibility, eventually leading to Capital Division Manager in Baltimore, Maryland. He then joined Monarch Beverage Company in 2004 and served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing before joining Glazer's Distributors in 2007 as Vice President, Glazer's of Missouri. Since then, he has held various leadership roles at Southern Glazer's, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President, General Manager, North Central Sub Region, overseeing operations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
'Randy's legacy is one of integrity, excellence, and commitment to building strong teams,' said Wayne E. Chaplin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Glazer's. 'We are so grateful for his many contributions to our business and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.'
The following leaders will report directly to Metz following Myers' retirement: Isaiah Hultman, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Missouri, Jim Mullen, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Iowa, Kansas & Nebraska, and Soren Sorensen, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota.
About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2024, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. 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, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.
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