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Wholesaler association spotlights Cavalier Distribution and its craft beer champion

July 27, 2015Keith Gribbins

We say CBB kudos to Michelle Graef, craft beer distribution champion.
We say CBB kudos to Michelle Graef, a model employee and expert at craft beer distribution.

We take time today to honor one of the most important parts of the craft beer equation — the distributor. In the spotlight is craft beer distribution company Cavalier Distributing, which recently announced that Michelle Graef has been recognized in the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA’s) Employee Spotlight Program. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Graef is currently the brand manager and corporate sales trainer for Cavalier and has worked for the company four years, starting as a sales representative.

“Michelle Graef is a champion of craft beer, managing 25-plus brands for our company and overseeing the sales training for Cavalier Florida, Indiana and Ohio,” said Cavalier Distributing Founder and President George Fisher. “We are thankful to have Michelle on our team, not only because of her loyalty to craft beer, but because of her ability to strengthen our sales force and build up our brands.”

America’s 3,300 independent beer distribution facilities employ 130,000 men and women in communities across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements.

“It is often noted that many beer distribution companies are family-owned and operated, and many of these businesses operate as an extended ‘family,’ with employees who have worked in the business for 10, 15, 20 years and more. NBWA’s Employee Spotlight Program recognizes these standout employees who are the face of the American beer industry in their communities,” said NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser.

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  1. craftbeer614 says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:54 am

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  2. CavBeerOH says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:45 am

    RT @CraftBrewingBiz: We honor craft beer champions like Michelle Graef, expert craft distributor @CavBeerOH http://t.co/eO9YnGBqlM http://t…

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  3. CraftbeerSteph says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:46 am

    RT @CraftBrewingBiz: [email protected] highlights Cavalier Distribution and its craft beer champion. @CavBeer_IN http://t.co/SQzsZbkAhG

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  4. Artifact_Scotty says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:26 am

    RT @Artifact_Bret: Nice work @CavBeerOH you’re the best distributor we got! @ArtifactBeer http://t.co/IBP7D4ceSU

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  5. BaronRVH says

    July 27, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    @CraftBrewingBiz @NBWABeer @CavBeer_IN @CavBeerOH Nice recognition, Michelle. Congrats and cheers, @hopsandheels !!!

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  6. CavBeerOH says

    July 27, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    RT @Artifact_Bret: Nice work @CavBeerOH you’re the best distributor we got! @ArtifactBeer http://t.co/IBP7D4ceSU

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  7. ArtifactBeer says

    July 27, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    RT @Artifact_Bret: Nice work @CavBeerOH you’re the best distributor we got! @ArtifactBeer http://t.co/IBP7D4ceSU

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  8. Artifact_Bret says

    July 27, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Nice work @CavBeerOH you’re the best distributor we got! @ArtifactBeer http://t.co/IBP7D4ceSU

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  9. fatheads01 says

    July 27, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    RT @CraftBrewingBiz: [email protected] highlights Cavalier Distribution and its craft beer champion. @CavBeer_IN http://t.co/SQzsZbkAhG

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  10. CleveBeerBuzz says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    RT @FatHeadsBeer: Big ups to our Craft Beer Champion @CavBeerOH Distribution: http://t.co/1MMsVkTrGZ via @craftbrewingbiz

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  11. FatHeadsBeer says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Big ups to our Craft Beer Champion @CavBeerOH Distribution: http://t.co/1MMsVkTrGZ via @craftbrewingbiz

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  12. thebeernomad says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:49 pm

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  13. CavBeerFL says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:49 pm

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  14. CavBeerOH says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    RT @CraftBrewingBiz: [email protected] highlights Cavalier Distribution and its craft beer champion. @CavBeer_IN http://t.co/SQzsZbkAhG

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  15. CavBeer_IN says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    RT @CraftBrewingBiz: [email protected] highlights Cavalier Distribution and its craft beer champion. @CavBeer_IN http://t.co/SQzsZbkAhG

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