Derek Bean Moving to MoBev
September 5, 2008 10:34 am Beer News
This is breaking news and I thought a lot of you would be happy to hear that Derek Bean has accepted the newly created position of Field Sales Manager - Beer at Missouri Beverage, effective September 29th. I’m sure a lot of you know or have met Derek at various beer festivities around the area. He has been working as Sales Manager for O’Fallon Brewery since March 2007 and has previously worked for Pabst, Summit, Glazer’s and Schlafly.
MoBev owner/president Bill Reichhardt had this to say of the addition of Mr. Bean, “We’re all looking forward to Derek’s knowledge, experience and personal skills to help manage and direct the growth of MoBev’s beer portfolio.” I have to agree with Mr. Reichhard, adding Derek to MoBev only helps to make one of the best beer distributors in St. Louis that much stronger. Here’s to hoping Derek can help bring in new brands to the area and also perhaps bring some of the current neglected brands into the MoBev fold.
Tags: breaking news, derek bean, mobev, o'fallon
Dave :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 10:48 am
Congrats to both Derek and MoBev! My condolences to O’Fallon.
pcerebral :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 11:07 am
I second Dave’s comments on all accounts. Bad news for other beer distributors in STL, MOBev just got stronger!!
Paul
TWCP
Jason Murphy :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 11:20 am
Dear Mr. Bean–
Please consider bringing Gösser, Murauer, and other Austrian beers to our fair state.
There is a historical link between Austrian beers and Mexico’s better brands. This makes Austro beers (besides the lamentable Samichlaus) both interesting and approachable.
cubby_swans :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 11:29 am
I third Dave’s comment.
Congrats Derek!
Matt T :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 11:39 am
Fourth.
(Psst: Bell’s and Anchor)
BMock :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 11:47 am
When’s the party?
Sam H :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Congrats Derek! Hope this lets you be a little closer to home.
That is a big void for O’Fallon to fill though, Derek was a primo salesman for them.
Drew Huerter :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Congrats, Derek!
Ken Catlette :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
Congratulations Derek, from your old buddy @ Pabst. Glad to hear that you landed on your feet. Give me a call the next time that you are in FL.
scottyp :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
huge congrats
Derek Bean :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
Thank you all very much for the kind words of encouragement! I am very much looking forward to my new role with MoBev.
And, wow, my old buddy Ken from Orlando somehow got a hold of this blog and commented! Good to hear from you Ken–been a long time!
Robin S :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Yeah Derek! I suspected it was Mo Bev. They sure need you.
Sara White :
Date: September 5, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
All the best, Derek!
Joe :
Date: September 6, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Congrats Derek!
Now I’ll have someone to blame for all the good beers that will no longer be Il. exclusive. At least you’ll be off my case on O’fallon handles over here. Is O’fallon joining the MoBev Family too?
Derek Bean :
Date: September 6, 2008 @ 8:41 am
Hey Joe,
At this time, O’Fallon will continue to self-distribute in STL, Columbia and KC.
Bob Griesedieck :
Date: September 6, 2008 @ 8:33 pm
Congrats on the move, Derek!
Beach :
Date: September 8, 2008 @ 9:17 am
Way to go Derek!!!