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Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
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Nearly 80 years as a family-owned business has shown, again and again, that the quality of an organization’s people has a direct impact on the quality of the business—and we couldn’t be prouder of our team.
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Our culture
As a family-owned business, it’s no surprise that being part of the team is like being part of the family. We treat each other with respect and encourage one another to bring our best every day.
Training & education
A long, long time ago, salespeople in the alcohol beverage business had to be friendly, good listeners, and great joke-tellers. A good joke is still a life skill but in this data-driven world we live in today, knowledge is everything. With a full-time staff of several educators, we ensure ongoing in-house training for the benefit of our employees and our customers. Our knowledge is worth sharing!
Our Mission Statement
We are Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Michigan’s leading family-owned and operated wholesale distributor. Our mission is to provide exceptional service, the highest degree of expertise with the best selection of products. We are committed to the growth and well-being of our employees, customers, and suppliers, as well as the advancement of our business and the communities we serve.
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Director of Transportation
My career path was very accidental. I started off as a temp employee answering phones during the Holiday push. After a few weeks I fell in love with not only the industry, but the company. It was something different every day. From there, I took over the Sam’s Club and Costco appointments and delivery schedules while working in Customer Service. Then, there was the move to Operations. From there, I never looked back.
Megan Iaccino
Director of Marketing
There has been a sea of change in the wholesale industry over the last few years. Women now have a seat at the table, their voices are being heard and their input is being acted on. I am proud to be part of this change and continue to champion for future female leaders.
Sue Ann Wessel
Controller
I made the move from automotive to the wine and spirits industry thanks to a referral from a colleague. The accounting/finance side is the same in this industry, but the operational rules and regulations are vastly different from the automotive industry. I have been with Great Lakes Wine & Spirits for 6 years and I am still learning new things all the time. Women are not limited in this industry, no matter your skill set or ability if you are willing to work hard and take the time to learn, the opportunities are endless.
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Stephanie Kane
Outstate Sales Director
I joined Great Lakes Wine & Spirits as a District Manager in their On-Premise Division. After six months I was approached by senior management to form a new “Outstate Division”. With this being a flagship role, and the importance it had on the future growth of the company, it came with a tremendous responsibility along with a fear of potential failure. The team started with nine employees our first year and now 17 years later, not without challenges and hard work, we are over 100 team members strong.
Heather Kerr
VP National Accounts
This industry has taught me that success is staying focused against your strengths and be authentic to who you are, instead of trying to replicate others in the room. No matter what the position is, you have been put there for a reason, so show them what you've got.
Rick Lopus
Vice President, Sales Development
I stumbled into this industry due to a love for wine. But I quickly found out that this is a huge industry, partially insulated from economic fluctuations and populated by all sorts of dynamic and interesting people, plus there are endless paths one can take within the industry. And I still get to be around wine!
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