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Distributing an incredibly successful fundraiser . The children of three of our employees have been treated there , so it ’ s a cause close to our hearts . My oldest son is now Head of Internal Engagement and Charitable Contributions , so we are striving to be more strategic in terms of our charitable outreach and the positive outcomes to which we can contribute ,” he explains .
Big name brands
Looking to the future , Doug shares that the business is continuing at a record pace of growth with 2023 set to be its biggest year yet . “ I think our best years are ahead of us ,” he enthuses . “ We ’ re also in the running to win the Molson Coors President ’ s Award , which recognizes the nation ’ s top Molson Coors distributor for exemplary sales and distribution performance . If we do , this will be the 11th time in 38 years . We ’ re getting ready to surpass the eight million case mark , and over $ 250 million in sales .
Team Cone represents brands from MolsonCoors , Constellation Brands , Boston Beer , Diageo , Heineken , New Belgium Brewing , Lagunitas , Keurig , Dr . Pepper , Red Bull , Mark Anthony Brands , Nestle Waters , and Talking Rain .
“ In five years ’ time , I would like to see the company hit 12 million cases and just under half a billion dollars a year in sales . I would also like to see continued growth in my leadership team , as by that point , I ’ ll be 75 years old . Right now , though , I have no plans to retire ; I ’ m having too much fun . We are doing extremely well and so , my hope is to continue to steer the company to even greater heights ,” Doug concludes . ■
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