Michael Denny, President
Mike@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 ext 123

Mike has worked in the drinks business for 30 years in retail, wholesale and winery sales management. He founded AWD in 1987 to apply modern logistics and information management techniques to drinks distribution. AWD works in partnership with over 300 domestic and international suppliers, warehouses and delivery companies nationwide. Mike is dedicated to developing a comprehensive national distribution service tier for the industry including 3-Tier Direct to Consumer, and business to business. He is available as a consultant, and for speaking engagements.

Jaime Reyes, General Manager
Jaime@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 ext 102

Jaime was raised in El Salvador and San Francisco. He has worked in a wide range of industries including construction, legal, manufacturing, and wine. His introduction to the wine industry was working for a national Italian specialty importer and wholesaler for 8 years, where he worked with distributors, wholesalers, and even sold to retail accounts in the Greater Bay Area. Jaime is focused on customer service, and thrives in an international environment. Jaime can be contacted to assist with items of concern you may have. He speaks Norwegian, Italian, and Spanish.

Claudia Zimmermann, Accounting & Compliance Manager
Claudia@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 x 104

Originally from Mendoza, the wine region in Argentina, Claudia joined AWD in April 2007. She has several years of experience in business administration both in Argentina and the US. Prior to joining AWD, she worked for a 3-tier wine shipping company, handling all their operations and client relations. She should be contacted for all accounting and compliance issues, including federal label approvals and brand registrations in all the states. She is also available to discuss with you how AWD can help you navigate the compliance and regulatory environment to sell your products in the US profitably (refer to our website Departments/Compliance and Finance tabs).

Bill Knight, Imports Manager
bill@DrinksUsa.com
415-986-7677 ext 107

Prior to joining the Order Department in 2002, Bill had worked in the transportation industry for 25 years, 5 of which specialized in wine exports and imports. Bill currently is responsible for all importation, product receiving, and from time to time assists Alana with orders. He reminds you to submit your commercial invoices for containers prior to departing the Port to meet deadlines set forth in the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 including the Prior Notice requirement (refer to our website Departments/Imports tab).

Alana O’Neal, Sales Coordinator
Alana@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 x 101

Alana is happy to be starting out in the wine business with American Wine Distributors (AWD), managing our order pipeline (including FOB, Direct- to-Consumer, and 3-Tier). She developed an interest in wine while living in France, and she speaks French and a bit of Russian. She is often to be found representing AWD at French American Chamber of Commerce events. She should be contacted with any questions about various orders as well as inquiries about the order fulfillment process (refer to our website Departments/Orders FAQ). She is also a contact for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a client with AWD.

Allan Paisley
Regulatory Services Manager
Allan@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 x 105

Allan brings years of experience in the hospitality industry, and joined AWD in July of 2006. He is now overseeing our accounting and regulatory services departments. He is happy to assist you with questions regarding invoices, payments, general billing, or IMS.

Adam Berkeley
Accounting & Compliance Assistant
Adam@DrinksUSA.com
415-986-7677 x 101

Adam has a degree from CSU Monterey Bay in Hotel and Food & Beverage Management. He is working currently on his accounting degree at Heald College. He has experience working in the following fields: banking, hotels, retail, office administration, accounting, catering, and landscape photography. He presently divides his time between accounting and compliance tasks.

Kathryn Levine
Administrative Assistant
Admin@drinksusa.com
415-986-7677 x 108

Kathryn is excited to be a new addition to the American Wine Distributors team. A recent transplant to the San Francisco Bay Area from New England, she brings extensive administrative experience and a passion for wine to the company. She provides administrative support for Alana O’Neal, Bill Knight, Allan Paisley, and Claudia Zimmerman, and takes care of the Orders/Imports desks when Alana or Bill is out of the office.