BUILT BY SPIRITS EXPERTS
Big Thirst is the beverage industry’s most comprehensive e-commerce sales and marketing company that includes compliance, distribution management, sales management, and a full-service marketing agency. It is a one-stop shop for distilleries and wineries to accelerate sales to consumers with an online sales solution, website design, digital advertising, public relations, email marketing, business analytics, customer service, and retailer partner relations for order fulfillment.
Big Thirst is a three-tier compliant, integrated e-commerce platform designed for spirits brands to conveniently expand sales and ship products to consumers across more than 40 states through a network of retailer partners. The Big Thirst team is deeply involved with the beverage alcohol industry and keenly focused on providing the right solutions for spirits brands to expand routes to market.
OUR CORE TEAM
We have deep industry experience and expertise to accelerate your sales
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Matt McGinnis
CEO & Founder
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Mark Shilling
COO & Board Member
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Suzanne McGinnis
CMO & Board Member
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Laura McNairy
Social Media Manager
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Jake Barnett
Business Development
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Jake Holshue
Distillery Production Consultant
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Andy Nelson
Distillery Operations Consultant
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Keri Emerson
Account Manager
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Kristen O'Brien
Public Relations Manager
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Kristin Rice
Marketing Manager
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Lataye Carr
Account Manager
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Jennifer Swanson
Public Relations Manager
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