Each member of our team adds something different to our operation and without their individual strengths we would not be the company we are. We have a great staff! If you would like to contact someone feel free to call or drop an email.
Main Office: P 1.800.755.7878 or 406.442.3980
Steve Reiman
Sales Manager
cell: 406-599-6605
How did you get into the wine biz? I spent 10 yrs in the restaurant business which lead me into the wine business.
Where did you grow up? Chicago, IL
Favorite wine? That's a great question...
Most memorable wine experience? I have two: Drinking a 1982 Chateau Lafiet & hanging out with Robert Foley
Spare time interests? Sailing, Sking, Cars, anything with a smile.
Sales Manager
cell: 406-599-6605
How did you get into the wine biz? I spent 10 yrs in the restaurant business which lead me into the wine business.
Where did you grow up? Chicago, IL
Favorite wine? That's a great question...
Most memorable wine experience? I have two: Drinking a 1982 Chateau Lafiet & hanging out with Robert Foley
Spare time interests? Sailing, Sking, Cars, anything with a smile.
Eva Bertagnolli
Accounting Manager
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Where did you grow up? I grew up in East Helena, which is 3mi from Helena. My three children are the 3rd generation to graduate from Helena High.
Favorite Wine? Balletto Pinot Noir and McCrea Syrah- yummy!
Most memorable wine expericence? Learning about tannins in wine (which burn your throat when gulpping wine instead of sipping) at the 1st Wine Crush tasting.
Spare Time Interets? Spending time in the mountains, with my family & dogs, Hiking, Boating & Camping.
Accounting Manager
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Where did you grow up? I grew up in East Helena, which is 3mi from Helena. My three children are the 3rd generation to graduate from Helena High.
Favorite Wine? Balletto Pinot Noir and McCrea Syrah- yummy!
Most memorable wine expericence? Learning about tannins in wine (which burn your throat when gulpping wine instead of sipping) at the 1st Wine Crush tasting.
Spare Time Interets? Spending time in the mountains, with my family & dogs, Hiking, Boating & Camping.
Brian Earl Gustin
Operations Manager
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Brian was born and raised in Helena. He attended the University of Montana and graduated with a BA in Organizational Communication. He traveled the US while in Americorps, and eventually returned to Helena. His most memorable wine experience was a Wine Dinner at Cafe Kandahar during the 2009 Spring Trade Tour. His spare time interests include pretty much anything outdoors- backpacking, getting firewood, watering the lawn, running and throwing the ball for his dog Fonz.
Operations Manager
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Brian was born and raised in Helena. He attended the University of Montana and graduated with a BA in Organizational Communication. He traveled the US while in Americorps, and eventually returned to Helena. His most memorable wine experience was a Wine Dinner at Cafe Kandahar during the 2009 Spring Trade Tour. His spare time interests include pretty much anything outdoors- backpacking, getting firewood, watering the lawn, running and throwing the ball for his dog Fonz.
Kathryn Heilman
Marketing Manager
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I was born and raised in Helena. After graduating, I spent time in Oregon, Washington and Missoula and then moved back to Helena in 2007. Fall is my favorite season. I love to cook, I am a certified Nia instructor and I love living in Montana.
Marketing Manager
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I was born and raised in Helena. After graduating, I spent time in Oregon, Washington and Missoula and then moved back to Helena in 2007. Fall is my favorite season. I love to cook, I am a certified Nia instructor and I love living in Montana.
Cortland Dunn
Purchasing Manager
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Cortland was born in Hastings, Nebraska and grew up Colorado. He moved to Montana to attend college at the University of Montana. His interest in wine began when he got into the restaurant business. He was a chef at Silk Road Catering before he took the position of Purchasing Manager at George's Distributing in 2010.
Purchasing Manager
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Cortland was born in Hastings, Nebraska and grew up Colorado. He moved to Montana to attend college at the University of Montana. His interest in wine began when he got into the restaurant business. He was a chef at Silk Road Catering before he took the position of Purchasing Manager at George's Distributing in 2010.
Sheila Kranich
Purchasing Assistant
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Sheila is a Montana native, born and raised in Helena. She assists the Purchasing Manager and is the office animal and amphibian caretaker. She has two beautiful daughters and enjoys camping in the summer and sledding in the winter.
Purchasing Assistant
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Sheila is a Montana native, born and raised in Helena. She assists the Purchasing Manager and is the office animal and amphibian caretaker. She has two beautiful daughters and enjoys camping in the summer and sledding in the winter.
Jamie Eastwood
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I grew up in San Diego and have traveled and have lived all over the US. I started at George’s Distributing in 2009. I work in the office processing orders, assisting with the accounting duties, and maintaining chain accounts. My most memorable wine experience was hanging out with Bill from Four Vines and Janelle from J Dusi on the Four Vines Tour. In my spare time I coach soccer, play with my daughter, participate in fundraiser races (as a walker), and hang out outside (fishing, camping, and snowmobiling).
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I grew up in San Diego and have traveled and have lived all over the US. I started at George’s Distributing in 2009. I work in the office processing orders, assisting with the accounting duties, and maintaining chain accounts. My most memorable wine experience was hanging out with Bill from Four Vines and Janelle from J Dusi on the Four Vines Tour. In my spare time I coach soccer, play with my daughter, participate in fundraiser races (as a walker), and hang out outside (fishing, camping, and snowmobiling).
Peggy McGinnis-Baker
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I started with George's Distributing in July of 2010. I answer phones, process orders and assist in any and all departments. I was born and raised in Helena and I am Native American from the Blackfoot and Little Shell tribes. I have a 3 year old son and I like to spend spare time with my family.
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I started with George's Distributing in July of 2010. I answer phones, process orders and assist in any and all departments. I was born and raised in Helena and I am Native American from the Blackfoot and Little Shell tribes. I have a 3 year old son and I like to spend spare time with my family.
Billings
Carmen Elkins
cell: 406-598-2224
I grew up in Washington State and in the restaurant business, of which my parents owned three. I always said I would never work in the business and then ended up working at a bar and grill, F Street Station in Anchorage, for four years. I then followed my parents to Missoula and got a job as a Wine Steward for Safeway. I learned an immense amount about the Wine Industry. George's was one of my vendors while I worked there, and I loved the company and how well it did business. When they were hiring for sales reps, I quickly put in my resume. The rest is history. George's asked me to work for them in Billings, a town I had never been to, and I was up for the challenge. Honestly, it was one of the best moves I have ever made.
I love doing yoga, hanging out with my friends, traveling, and mostly, my mini dachshund, Bella. Wine is a great passion of mine, and I look forward to learning new things about it and this amazing industry everyday.
cell: 406-598-2224
I grew up in Washington State and in the restaurant business, of which my parents owned three. I always said I would never work in the business and then ended up working at a bar and grill, F Street Station in Anchorage, for four years. I then followed my parents to Missoula and got a job as a Wine Steward for Safeway. I learned an immense amount about the Wine Industry. George's was one of my vendors while I worked there, and I loved the company and how well it did business. When they were hiring for sales reps, I quickly put in my resume. The rest is history. George's asked me to work for them in Billings, a town I had never been to, and I was up for the challenge. Honestly, it was one of the best moves I have ever made.
I love doing yoga, hanging out with my friends, traveling, and mostly, my mini dachshund, Bella. Wine is a great passion of mine, and I look forward to learning new things about it and this amazing industry everyday.
Beth Colter
cell: 406-281-0614
A Montana native, Beth Colter lives in Billings where she enjoys backpacking, working out at the local CrossFit gym, and cuddling with her trusted cocker spaniel, Shiloh. She has been with George's Distributing since March 2010 and still can't believe she gets paid to spend time with amazing wine and even more amazing people.
cell: 406-281-0614
A Montana native, Beth Colter lives in Billings where she enjoys backpacking, working out at the local CrossFit gym, and cuddling with her trusted cocker spaniel, Shiloh. She has been with George's Distributing since March 2010 and still can't believe she gets paid to spend time with amazing wine and even more amazing people.
Bozeman
George Nobil
cell: 406-600-5460How did you get into the wine biz? Got into the wine biz through working with wine in fine dining establishments.
Where did you grow up? Grew up in Boston
Favorite wine? Favorite wine changes frequently depending on what is on the menu for the night.
Spare time interests? I enjoy many seasonal activities- skiing, fishing, rafting, camping.
cell: 406-600-5460How did you get into the wine biz? Got into the wine biz through working with wine in fine dining establishments.
Where did you grow up? Grew up in Boston
Favorite wine? Favorite wine changes frequently depending on what is on the menu for the night.
Spare time interests? I enjoy many seasonal activities- skiing, fishing, rafting, camping.
Katie Schar
cell: 406-871-4517
How did you get into the wine biz? Got into the biz from the restaurant biz...I'm a foodie!! And I love pairing wine.
Where did you grow up? Chicago
Favorite wine? I love old world wines most....French, Italian
Spare time interests? I love to ski and be in the mountains which is why I am in Montana. There are no Mountains in Chicago although I miss the great jazz and blues and restaurants there.
cell: 406-871-4517
How did you get into the wine biz? Got into the biz from the restaurant biz...I'm a foodie!! And I love pairing wine.
Where did you grow up? Chicago
Favorite wine? I love old world wines most....French, Italian
Spare time interests? I love to ski and be in the mountains which is why I am in Montana. There are no Mountains in Chicago although I miss the great jazz and blues and restaurants there.
Helena-Great Falls-Butte
Kevin Hamiln
cell: 406-465-4111
Kevin Hamlin has been in the wine business for 12 years. In that time he has been a manager and buyer for 3 wine shops from Wyoming to Oregon, as well as wholesale wine representative with George's Distributing in Helena, MT. In doing so, he has gained a great appreciation, enthusiasm and knowledge for the wine industry. He is a Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Specialist and a huge Cork Dork!
cell: 406-465-4111
Kevin Hamlin has been in the wine business for 12 years. In that time he has been a manager and buyer for 3 wine shops from Wyoming to Oregon, as well as wholesale wine representative with George's Distributing in Helena, MT. In doing so, he has gained a great appreciation, enthusiasm and knowledge for the wine industry. He is a Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Specialist and a huge Cork Dork!
Tracey O'Reilly
cell: 406-465-2953
Tracey grew up in Bozeman, MT. She attended Montana State University and graduated with a degree in Marketing. She started working for George's in 2007 as an assistant sales representative for the Helena market. She is now a full time sales representative for the Helena & Butte markets and has quite a bit of fun selling wine!
cell: 406-465-2953
Tracey grew up in Bozeman, MT. She attended Montana State University and graduated with a degree in Marketing. She started working for George's in 2007 as an assistant sales representative for the Helena market. She is now a full time sales representative for the Helena & Butte markets and has quite a bit of fun selling wine!
Martin Loving
Sales Assistant
cell: 406-750-3501
I grew up in Fort Benton, Montana and after graduating high school pursued my passion for computers by attending Devry University in Phoenix to pursue a degree in computer engineering. After several years in the computer industry I found that this was more a hobby than a true passion. After having an enchanting meal I found myself working part time in a fine dining kitchen trying to learn the secrets of cooking such a fantastic meal. The more I learned the hungrier I become to learn more, I moved up quickly and soon found myself at a turning point either cook full time or do computers. At this point I switched careers and was promoted to Sous Chef, the hunger still grew and after a number of years I looked for promotion again and took a position as Executive Chef. The chef hours and time away from my family eventually grew too taxing to maintain and I looked to further my career in food and knowledge as a chef in an area I never had the opportunity to learn about, at which point I contacted George's Distributing and am now happily learning about beverages and how to further enhance food through wine.
Sales Assistant
cell: 406-750-3501
I grew up in Fort Benton, Montana and after graduating high school pursued my passion for computers by attending Devry University in Phoenix to pursue a degree in computer engineering. After several years in the computer industry I found that this was more a hobby than a true passion. After having an enchanting meal I found myself working part time in a fine dining kitchen trying to learn the secrets of cooking such a fantastic meal. The more I learned the hungrier I become to learn more, I moved up quickly and soon found myself at a turning point either cook full time or do computers. At this point I switched careers and was promoted to Sous Chef, the hunger still grew and after a number of years I looked for promotion again and took a position as Executive Chef. The chef hours and time away from my family eventually grew too taxing to maintain and I looked to further my career in food and knowledge as a chef in an area I never had the opportunity to learn about, at which point I contacted George's Distributing and am now happily learning about beverages and how to further enhance food through wine.
Missoula
Kevin O'Neill
cell: 406-370-4238
How did you get into the wine biz? I saw the ad for this position, called Chelsey and got the job.
Where did you grow up? Santa Cruz, CA
Favorite wine? I don't have one- I love them all!
Spare time interests? Sailing & Golf
cell: 406-370-4238
How did you get into the wine biz? I saw the ad for this position, called Chelsey and got the job.
Where did you grow up? Santa Cruz, CA
Favorite wine? I don't have one- I love them all!
Spare time interests? Sailing & Golf
Doug Smith
cell: 406-370-9763
How did you get into the wine biz? Working in the food industry As a chef
Where did you grow up? I was a military brat so I spent time in england, nebraska, texas, wyoming and now Montana.
Favorite wine? Anything from the Priorat
Most memorable wine experience? Drinking Bandol Rose in the vineyards on Red Mtn, Wa. with the Hedges crew.
Spare time interests? Food, music and family
cell: 406-370-9763
How did you get into the wine biz? Working in the food industry As a chef
Where did you grow up? I was a military brat so I spent time in england, nebraska, texas, wyoming and now Montana.
Favorite wine? Anything from the Priorat
Most memorable wine experience? Drinking Bandol Rose in the vineyards on Red Mtn, Wa. with the Hedges crew.
Spare time interests? Food, music and family
Flathead Valley
Kevin Marshall
cell: 406-250-1031
cell: 406-250-1031
Karen Sanderson
cell: 503-358-6286
Some things you might not know about me that got me where I am today:
I was a buyer for cheese distributor in Portland I lived in Belgium, Spain, and Austria-teaching English, and doing a stage at the European Parliament (and speak French, German & Spanish...although not as well anymore) Have traveled to Asia, Europe, Africa, and throughout Mexico My intro to the wine business was opening an urban winery tasting room in Portland I collect scarves, beads, and beer coasters My great great grandfather was the first settler in Columbia Falls and my grandfather was a park naturalist in Glacier, who named many of the trails up there. The baby in this picture is my great grandpa Dan. http://www.columbiafallschamber.org/murals/ My favorite sweet is anything lemon-y, and the stroopwafel (little skinny waffle/cookie with caramel inside) I've been in every US state except 3 and have been in most wine shops and high end restaurants in each major market. (One of my favorite parts of the last job...eating and drinking perks!) My favorite wine other than bubbles is still pinot noir
cell: 503-358-6286
Some things you might not know about me that got me where I am today:
I was a buyer for cheese distributor in Portland I lived in Belgium, Spain, and Austria-teaching English, and doing a stage at the European Parliament (and speak French, German & Spanish...although not as well anymore) Have traveled to Asia, Europe, Africa, and throughout Mexico My intro to the wine business was opening an urban winery tasting room in Portland I collect scarves, beads, and beer coasters My great great grandfather was the first settler in Columbia Falls and my grandfather was a park naturalist in Glacier, who named many of the trails up there. The baby in this picture is my great grandpa Dan. http://www.columbiafallschamber.org/murals/ My favorite sweet is anything lemon-y, and the stroopwafel (little skinny waffle/cookie with caramel inside) I've been in every US state except 3 and have been in most wine shops and high end restaurants in each major market. (One of my favorite parts of the last job...eating and drinking perks!) My favorite wine other than bubbles is still pinot noir
Mac Gordon
Merchandiser and Sales Assistant
Merchandiser and Sales Assistant