Eric Ljungquist – SVP Finance @ Columbia Distributing
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Columbia Distributing in Portland, Oregon, on a nationwide retained search to find their new SVP of Finance
Columbia Distributing is a $2B+, top 5 beverage distributor nationally, and if you live in Oregon and Washington they are the heroes behind the scenes enabling you to enjoy your favorite beverage brands at your local restaurant, grocery, convenience store or bar. Their successful growth is due to providing quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, and premium customer service since 1935.
Columbia Distributing covers more than 135,000 square miles across Oregon and Washington with their 3,000+ employees, 13 distribution centers, 700+ trucks servicing 20,000+ accounts. They support national brands like Coors, Modelo, and Red Bull to local craft breweries, kombucha, teas and soda. Community Comes First – With roots in the Pacific Northwest, Columbia Distributing culture and values incorporate accountability, integrity, inclusivity, wellness and trust into everything they do. They give back to the community through sponsorships, academic scholarships and donating to local causes.
Well Positioned for Long-term Growth: Columbia Distributing has a proven track record of organic, M&A and Joint Venture strategies for continued growth and innovation. In 2012, Meritage Group LP, a family-owned private investment firm, acquired Columbia Distributing. This provides strong financial backing to pursue accelerated growth opportunities which fit their uniquely entrepreneurial culture of moving fast and driving new innovation reflected in their 3x increase in EBITDA over the last 12 years.
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