guestcapri,italy profiles
AWARD WINNERS Winner: Lou Amendola Birthday: January 27
Winner: Steve Arbaugh Birthday: September 22
Guest: Jane Amendola Birthday: August 29
Guest: Flora Arbaugh Birthday: July 31
Anniversary: July 10
Anniversary: December 8
Children: John, Nick and Kenny
Children: Olivia and Hunter
Title of last book read: God Is in the Small Stuff by Bruce Bickel
Title of last book read: Dethroning the King
Greatest achievement: Raising three boys, who are hard working, caring of others, and like to be with my wife and me. My first grandson, named in my honor, Lou J. Amendola III.
Greatest achievement: Owning a business that is able to provide the jobs to employees that enables them to buy homes, educate their children, and live the “American Dream.”
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the Founders’ Award 2009, and the President’s Award four years in a row. The recognition by the brewery meant so much to our company and all our employees.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the MillerCoors President’s Award for the second time, of course!
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: The “mother ship” returning to my roots, visiting with my MillerCoors friends, and of course the fabulous food!
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: We love Italy! Looking forward to the food, the clothes, the people watching. Travel=learning. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Writing the biography of my late grandfather.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To break 80 again on the golf course, and to continue to work with my boys at the distributorship. One thing about you few people know: I care about our employees and their families, more than they can ever realize. Even as hard as I am on them.
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Winner: Frank Banko III Birthday: December 6
Winner: Scott Beim Birthday: August 5
Winner: Pete Betka Birthday: April 6
Winner: Betty Buck Birthday: January 17
Guest: Shari Diamond Birthday: February 6
Guest: Michele Beim Birthday: March 18
Guest: Patricia Friesen Birthday: April 30
Guest: Mark Howes Birthday: June 4
Anniversary: December 31
Anniversary: April 9
Anniversary: December 26
Anniversary: July 22
Children: Arie, Frank, Lacy, Josh, Mara, Adam
Children: Jake, Jesse, Rena and Cara
Children: Alexander, Zachary, Mathew, Rachel and Bekah
Children: Dan, Kelly, Erin, Tim, John and Victoria
Title of last book read: Dethroning the King by Julie MacIntosh
Title of last book read: The Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joanna 1, Queen of
Title of last book read: Green Eggs and Ham Greatest achievement: My children.
Title of last book read: Small Giants by Bo Burlingham Greatest achievement: Having four beautiful children.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Every day is a new day!
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Supervising the installation of the first 300 Coors draft lines in our market.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Pompeii.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: More trips.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Ensuring that our company has adapted to future change.
One thing about you few people know: That I am remarried.
One thing about you few people know: I don’t want to say!!!!
Greatest achievement: You mean besides our recent wedding!!.. Then that would be how my two boys are entering adulthood. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Introducing CBC Brands into NY, NJ, PA & DE and then subsequently managing the Northeast FBA. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Quality time with Patti, as we didn’t have the chance to take a honeymoon... Quality time with the rest of the distributors, and MC folks. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: A company (RMC) renowned for taking care of its people and taking care of its customers well past my time...RMC employees with a sincere sense of hope, security and purpose. One thing about you few people know: Made it through 10 New York marathons.
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Naples, Jerusalem and Sicily Greatest achievement: Beating cancer six times, including once when I had 18 tumors the size of oranges while raising four children as a single mom and running the beer business. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the Chairman of the NBWA and having Tom Long give me a beautiful gavel. Then being named a Legend. (Sorry I had two!) Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Mark and I both want to see Pompeii. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: We have three children settled in their lives, so we are still working on the last three, and of course I am still trying to acquire my two competing Coors distributors. One thing about you few people know: I was adopted, my youngest son Tim was adopted after I beat cancer the first time, and I have had terminal cancer six times.
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Winner: Kevin Burke Birthday: May 4
Winner: Stan Butkowski Birthday: October 4
Winner: Kelly Clay Birthday: May 12
Winner: Dudley Fleck Birthday: January 14
Guest: Mary Grace Burke Birthday: August 28
Guest: Kathy Butkowski Birthday: January 21st
Guest: Susan Clay Birthday: May 24
Guest: Wendy Fleck Birthday: June 19
Anniversary: June 20
Anniversary: January 9
Anniversary: June 4
Anniversary: June 17
Children: Erin Harris, Ryan Burke and Nolan Burke
Children: Brad and Ben
Children: Shanna, Forrest, Brian and Katie
Children: Evan and Ethan
Title of last book read: The Third Reich in Power by Richard J. Evans Greatest achievement: Marrying my wife. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Starting the businesses and winning Miller Masters and President’s Award. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing and having fun. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Passing on the businesses to the next generation. One thing about you few people know: I can hang six spoons from my face.
Title of last book read: The Revenge of the Kuduz Debutantes Greatest achievement: Fatherhood and working for DBI Beverage. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the President’s Award for the second time. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time enjoying Italy and my wife, while sharing some fellowship with the rest of the winners. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Continuing to improve communicating with our management team and working closer with our suppliers to improve our channel market share.
Title of last book read: The Bomber War by Robin Neillands Greatest achievement: My greatest achievement is my contributions toward the growth of our companies. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the President’s Award.
Title of last book read: Dethroning the King by Julie MacIntosh Greatest achievement: Beautiful family. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Besides having to lug 12 kegs up 30 stairs at midnight, probably winning the President’s Award.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Another trip to Pompeii.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Seeing Pompeii, hanging out in good weather without a worry, with a cold Peroni.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Growing and expanding our business.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Getting kids raised and growing our family business.
One thing about you few people know: I have a big heart.
One thing about you few people know: I race cars.
One thing about you few people know: I played college football.
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Winner: Don Gallian Birthday: January 19
Winner: Bennett Glazer Birthday: July 30
Winner: Rick Guida Birthday: September 5
Winner: John Harris Birthday: November 17
Guest: Jennifer Gallian Birthday: May 24
Guest: Marion Glazer Birthday: December 13
Guest: Diane Guida Birthday: December 31
Guest: Erin Harris Birthday: May 22
Anniversary: October 8
Anniversary: December 13
Anniversary: March 7
Anniversary: July 20
Children: Gregg and Matt
Children: Sam and Paige
Children: Jack
Children: Jane and Kate
Title of last book read: Decision Points by George W. Bush
Title of last book read: Decision Points by George W. Bush
Title of last book read: Dethroning the King
Title of last book read: The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner
Greatest achievement: Building Halo Distributing to the business it is today.
Greatest achievement: I am part of a family business that has lasted over 100 years.
Greatest achievement: Birth of our son Jack
Greatest achievement: Convincing my wife to marry me.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: MillerCoors Convention 2011.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: When we chose to be a factor in the malt beverage side of the industry.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Selling Coors Light into La Pinta Restaurant in Burlingame, California, in 1988. It was then I knew we might be on to something.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: The day we consolidated the Miller and Coors portfolios in our market.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time with my wife.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: We have never been here, so it will all be interesting.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Visiting Italy for the first time with each other.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Becoming the largest shareholder in the market.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To be a legitimate option as a player in the alcohol beverage industry.
One thing about you few people know: That I enjoy woodworking and almost any handyman type of work.
One thing about you few people know: How passionate I am about our company.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: My goal is to continually improve every day; if this occurs good things will happen.
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Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: The food, sunshine and making some new friends. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Working my way towards 100 years of age. One thing about you few people know: I am not left-handed.
One thing about you few people know: That I have a California teaching credential.
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Winner: Patricia Hayes Birthday: February 20
Winner: Fred Higginson Birthday: October 20
Winner: Lee Jackson Birthday: November 21
Winner: Thomas Kloss Birthday: June 19
Guest: Deborah Horgan Birthday: April 27
Guest: Misty Higginson Birthday: December 21
Guest: Linda Jackson Birthday: December 30
Guest: Marie Kloss Birthday: December 30
Children: Joan Kelly, James, Terrence, Deborah Hogan and Philip
Anniversary: October 4
Anniversary: June 18
Anniversary: June 16
Children: Lauren, Paige, Andi and Dan
Title of last book read: Ernest Hemingway
Title of last book read: Open
Children: Bo Baker, Lindsay Shaker, Ashlee Whearley and Sara Beth Jackson plus five grandchildren - Jason, JLee, Ashton, Eli and Garrett
Children: Thomas, Tammy, Peggy, Kim, and Michael
Greatest achievement: Marriage to Mr. Hayes and creating a great business.
Greatest achievement: I was the first one in my family to graduate college.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Mr. Hayes receiving the Legend’s Award.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Becoming a partner in Capital Distributing.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Wonderful time with the Miller group and the fact that we were able to win!
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: I am looking forward to the day trip to Pompeii. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Getting kids through college. One thing about you few people know: I made three hole-in-ones.
Title of last book read: Run for Your Life by James Patterson Greatest achievement: I will say my marriage (since my wife is typing this). Most memorable moment in the beer business: Receiving the Founders’ Award. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Room service and no phones. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To be the best I can be both personally and professionally. One thing about you few people know: I really am a nice guy - it’s a well-kept secret.
Title of last book read: Estate Planning Strategies Greatest achievement: Buying a small beer distributing company and building it into a prize-winning distributor. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the President’s Award and five Miller Masters Awards. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Enjoying the beauty of the island. Relaxation and good food and spending time with other great distributors. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Watching the continuing growth of my business, and reaping the rewards of hard work. Developing the next generation to carry on our legacy. One thing about you few people know: My middle name.
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Winner: Kirk J Klungness, Jr. Birthday: June 8
Winner: Eliot Maisel Birthday: December 6
Winner: Michael Masters Birthday: March 16
Winner: Phil Meacham Birthday: June 9
Guest: Jessica Klungness Birthday: March 18
Guest: Nell Maisel
Guest: Jennifer Masters Birthday: May 2
Guest: Darla Meacham Birthday: June 28
Anniversary: October 13
Anniversary: December 27
Anniversary: July 9
Children: Nicole and Eric
Children: Brooke Masters and Steve Masters
Children: Ashley, Allison and Alexis
Title of last book read: Moscow Rules Greatest achievement: Starting a family.
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Title of last book read: Life by Keith Richards
Most memorable moment in the beer business: So far, this is it!
Greatest achievement: My children.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxation
Most memorable moment in the beer business: The first time I saw Norman Adami speak at a Miller meeting.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Business growth.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing
ne thing about you few people know: O Played in a band in college and made a CD.
One thing about you few people know: I like to garden
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing. Never have been to this area!
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Retirement
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Winner: Kenneth Mourton Birthday:
Winner: Steve Ogren Birthday: January 12
Winner: Clem Sayers Birthday: January 15
Winner: J.B. (Joseph) Schilleci, Jr. Birthday: October 15
Guest: Kristi Parrish
Guest: Annalisa Fornarelli Birthday: April 26
Guest: Ellen Sayers Birthday: June 18
Guest: Catherine Ann Schilleci Birthday: August 12
Anniversary: July 3
Anniversary: December 18
Anniversary: July 19
Title of last book read: Be Your Own House Contractor by Carl Heldmann
Children: Brian, Garrett, and Andrew
Children: Joseph and Phillip
Title of last book read: Unbroken
Title of last book read: Corsair by Clive Cussler
Greatest achievement: Winning the MillerCoors Founders’ Award. Greatest achievement: Winning five President’s Awards.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Same as above!
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Winning the President’s and Founders’ Award.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time with fellow wholesalers as well as all the MillerCoors people. We were in Capri 15 years ago and are looking forward to returning.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Touring the island, relaxing and enjoying the Italian cuisine. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To eventually own a home on the beach. One thing about you few people know: I married my kindergarten sweetheart.
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What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Staying healthy and enjoying life. One thing about you few people know: I would say that everyone who knows me, knows me well.
Greatest achievement: Our children. Most memorable moment in the beer business: The day that I got to tell my father that he had become the number-one distributor in our area. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing and enjoying the culture. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Seeing our business thrive under the leadership of my nephew and my two sons. One thing about you few people know: I am a “softie.”
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Winner: Dennis Shields Birthday: November 9
Winner: Mark SoRelle Birthday: November 15
Winner: Frank Sousa, Jr. Birthday: October 1
Winner: Larry Sowa Birthday: March 17
Guest: Rebecca Shields Birthday: December 14
Guest: Melissa SoRelle Birthday: September 19
Guest: Helene Sousa Birthday: January 22
Guest: Judy Sowa Birthday: April 6
Anniversary: January 28
Anniversary: January 21
Anniversary: March 7
Anniversary: August 12
Children: William, Ashley and Allyson
Children: Courtney and Abigail
Children: Frank
Title of last book read: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
Title of last book read: Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Title of last book read: The Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
Children: Carrie, Amanda, Laura and Michael
Greatest achievement: Going from shelf stocker to owner.
Greatest achievement: My children.
Greatest achievement: The birth of my son.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Becoming the first non-family member to be president of Finley Distributing Co.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Taking a tour of the Golden brewery and beers with Pete Coors (just last week!)
Most memorable moment in the beer business: When we were awarded the Coors franchise in December 1984.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Everything, never been to Europe.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Turning off my Blackberry!
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: To renew old acquaintances.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Working with my children to understand the beer business.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Better balance between work and family.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: The upbringing of our two granddaughters.
One thing about you few people know: I DO have an emotional side!
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Title of last book read: A Bold Fresh Face of Humanity by Bill O’Reilly Greatest achievement: Wife and kids. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Gaining business from ongoing competition. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Seeing Italy. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Taking care of my family. One thing about you few people know: Marine Corps service.
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Winner: Sheldon Stein Birthday: August 11
Winner: Mary Trichell Birthday: December 4
Winner: Christopher Wilson Birthday: July 16
Guest: Barbara Stein Birthday: March 17
Guest: Sarah Trichell Birthday: January 13
Guest: Mary Wilson Birthday: October 6
Anniversary: August 18
Children: John, Sarah, and William Ray
Anniversary: January 16
Children: Shane, Kyle, and Reid
Children: Ryan, Tim and Matt
Title of last book read: Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy
Title of last book read: The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop
Greatest achievement: My family and raising our three sons. Most memorable moment in the beer business: When I left investment banking to become CEO of Glazers. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Making Glazers the best and most successful distributor in the industry. One thing about you few people know: I have produced three Broadway shows.
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Greatest achievement: My daughter, Sarah. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Being named a MillerCoors Legend. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Enjoying the area scenery, food, culture. Visiting with and getting to know other MillerCoors distributors from around the country. Forming new friendships with other folks in our industry.
Greatest achievement: Raising three sons. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Getting all my kids to move out of the house.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To maintain and grow our businesses and survive as a local family-owned business in California.
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HOSTS Host: Tom Cardella Birthday: July 6
Host: Pete Coors Birthday: September 20
Guest: Rhonda Cardella Birthday: December 6
Guest: Marilyn Coors Birthday: March 13
Anniversary: Oct 19
Anniversary: August 23
Children: Karina, Marissa and Alaina
Children: Melissa, Christi, Peter, Carrie, Ashley and David
Title of last book read: Decision Points by George W. Bush Greatest achievement: My three daughters. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Miller Lite Texas Party 1989. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time with distributor President’s Award winners. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Playing in a rock band. One thing about you few people know: Sammy Hagar once sang backup vocals for me.
Title of last book read: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Greatest achievement: Marrying a great wife. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Starting work full-time at the waste treatment plant in Golden. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Camaraderie. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Beating ABI. One thing about you few people know: I’m an open book.
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Host: Kevin Doyle Birthday: September 21
Host: Andy England Birthday: August 1
Guest: Casey Doyle Birthday: May 11
Guest: Elizabeth England Birthday: February 17
Children: Colleen and Casey
Anniversary: May 30
Title of last book read: Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer
Children: Oliver and Sallie
Greatest achievement: My kids. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Selling 1,000,000 cases to Albertsons on one call. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Seeing and experiencing a different culture and connecting with old friends. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Being the best at what I do.
Host: Paul Hanson
Host: Neil Kiely
Guest: Cherie Hanson
Guest: Leslie Kiely
Title of last book read: American Assassin by Vince Flynn Greatest achievement: Being named Grand Marketer of the Year by Brandweek in 2008. Most memorable moment in the beer business: AV issues at convention ‘09! Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Drinking Peroni and swapping stories with our guests. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Kicking AB’s #@%! One thing about you few people know: I’m half Welsh!
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Host: Tom Long Birthday: December 13
Host: Tom Mancini Birthday: June 12
Host: Ed McBrien Birthday: January 26
Host: Jami McDermind Birthday: July 10
Guest: Elizabeth Long Birthday: May 5
Guest: Catherine Brewer Birthday: February 28
Guest: Ann McBrien Birthday: March 1
Guest: John Pedersen Birthday: December 16
Anniversary: June 25
Anniversary: June 6
Anniversary: December 28
Anniversary: August 28
Children: Stewart Louise, Rawlings and Thompson
Children: Margot, Bridie and Georgia
Children: Katie and Matt
Children: John Christian and Steven Michael
Title of last book read: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Title of last book read: Summer of ‘49 by David Halberstam
Greatest achievement: Rearing three children very well, by all accounts, so far!
Greatest achievement: The strong and binding relationships I have created with my retailers, wholesalers and co-workers throughout my career.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: The day we announced the joint venture with Graham and Pete and Leo in New York.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Tie between being part of the Northeast Region team that won Field Business Area of the Year in 2001 and winning the District Business Manager of the Year award in 2004.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Talking to our distributors and spouses in a relaxed environment and getting reacquainted. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Trying to help our business and our people realize their full potential. We can double our performance if we did everywhere what we now do well somewhere! One thing about you few people know: That I am still evenly matched in basketball with my 15-year-old, 6’3” son. (My jumper still works.)
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Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time with our distributor partners and their guests as well as MillerCoors senior leadership and their spouses. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Successfully raising my two stepdaughters Margot and Bridie and our family’s newest addition, daughter Georgia.
Title of last book read: The Speed of Trust, by Stephen Covey Greatest achievement: Our children. Most memorable moment in the beer business: The merger of Miller and Coors. Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Spending time as a couple and with friends. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Raising our children to be good people who make a difference. One thing about you few people know: I have a twin brother.
Title of last book read: Decision Points by George W. Bush Greatest achievement: Participating in the raising of two successful young men. Most memorable moment in the beer business: Way too many to list... Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: All the sights, sounds and food of Italy and spending time getting to know our distributor customers. What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: To be a better wife, mom and leader. One thing about you few people know: I grew up on the farm...yep, cows, hogs, chickens and horses.
One thing about you few people know: I’m a sucker for good love story movies.
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Host: Mike McGhee Birthday: December 15
Host: Dan Werth Birthday: June 30
Guest: Pat McGhee Birthday: March 3
Guest: Cindy Werth Birthday: October 19
Anniversary: August 19
Anniversary: May 21
Children: Shannon and Keith
Children: Amanda, Tyler, Ben and Sam
Title of last book read: Private Greatest achievement: Raising our kids as two solid citizens.
Greatest achievement: My kids, of course.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: Getting hired on with Coors 30 years ago.
Most memorable moment in the beer business: NBWA 9-11-01 in Las Vegas.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Relaxing in a beautiful part of the world with a really great group of people.
Most looking forward to on the trip to Capri: Sightseeing, relaxing.
What goal are you still working towards in your life or career: Driving MillerCoors market share ahead of ABI in the Pacific Region! One thing about you few people know: That I taught Neil Kiely everything he knows about fly fishing!
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