EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
TONY LAVALLE
America’s 3,000 independent beer distribution facilities employ more than 140,000 men and women in communities across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements.
It is often noted that many beer distribution companies are family-owned and –operated, and many of these businesses operate as an extended ‘family,’ with employees who have worked in the business for 10, 15, 20 years and more. NBWA’s Employee Spotlight Program recognizes these standout employees who are the face of the American beer industry in their communities.
YEARS OF SERVICE – 35
CURRENT POSITION – Senior Draft Tech
FIRST JOB AT THE COMPANY – Company Mechanic
MANAGEMENT QUOTE
“Tony has worked for Beverage Distributors for 35 years. Throughout those years he has risen in ranks from mechanic, to driver to assistant draft tech to now leading our draft department. Tony is known in every on-premise account around town and is the go to guy in the city as he provides the utmost knowledge in the draft department. Tony is always exemplifying BDI PRIDE, a great attitude and willingness to go above and beyond for each and every customer. Tony is also a major liaison between the venues in our territory as well. He brings a charisma to the business that nobody can match!”
– Mike Conway, President, Beverage Distributors Inc.
