Hopworks Brewery was founded with a mission to create better, more sustainable ways to make beer. Over the years, it has revolutionized how the beer industry produces its beverages. From implementing renewable energy sources to recycling waste materials, Hopworks Brewery’s efforts are not slowing down any time soon.

Throughout April, Earth Month, Columbia Distributing, a distributor of nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages in Oregon and Washington, highlights Hopworks Brewery and its ongoing efforts to protect the environment.

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This Earth Month, Columbia Distributing celebrates beverage companies that have made tremendous progress toward creating a healthier, safer Earth. One company focused on sustainability is Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP).

In 2018, Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group merged to create KDP and started finding new ways to improve sustainability. Now, they have many goals to enhance business processes and reduce their carbon footprint.

Below we share the beginnings of KDP their goals toward becoming a greener workplace, and their popular beverage brands.

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Many customers are looking to shop from companies with a wider mission. They want to connect with businesses in ways that make a difference for the Earth. One brewery that does this effectively is New Belgium Brewing, a sustainable and revolutionary business in the craft beer industry. This April, we highlight their mission to celebrate Earth Month.

They have been experimenting and finding more sustainable brewing practices for years. Now, they have the first certified carbon-neutral beer in the United States. Here, Columbia Distributing, a supplier of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, talks about the history of New Belgium Brewing, their commitment to sustainability, and their signature brews: Fat Tire Ale and Voodoo Ranger.

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Columbia Distributing is a company with low turnover, where employees thrive and advance in their careers. Dayne Richardson can attest to that after working here for 17 years. Now carrying a high level of responsibility, Richardson serves as District Manager.

Columbia Distributing serves customers throughout Washington and Oregon, delivering an extensive selection of alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Here, we share Dayne Richardson’s career story.

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Hard seltzers have become a popular beverage in the last decade, and they will only continue to gain popularity as big-name companies continue making new products. Truly is one company at the top of this innovation, offering a variety of flavors and types of hard seltzer. The creation of Truly in 2016 catapulted them into the hard seltzer market, earning them a spot as a top contender among their competitors.

Columbia Distributing is a distributor of alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic drinks serving customers in Oregon and Washington. Here, we talk about Boston Beer Company and the different Truly hard seltzer products we sell.

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Columbia Distributing has made a name for itself as a premier beverage distributor in Oregon and Washington. Our company is committed to providing beverage retailers with alcoholic and non-alcoholic products from the most popular brands. This mission requires dedicated individuals working together.

One of those individuals is Everett Sales Chain District Manager Nate Thomason, who has been with the company for 11 years. Starting his career in merchandising, Thomason has worked his way to his current title thanks to the career advancement opportunities provided by Columbia Distributing. Here, Thomason explains how the supportive culture has helped shape his career and the other advantages that help our company stand out.

Career Advancement at Columbia Distributing

At Columbia Distributing, we invest in our employees and take great pride in seeing them succeed at work and in their personal lives. We make it a point to provide our employees with resources and opportunities to help them forge their own career paths.

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Columbia Distributing is pleased to recognize Rachelle Wood for her continuous hard work and willingness to go above and beyond. Wood currently is the dayshift warehouse associate – DCI and Culture Committee Chair. Wood’s duties play a significant role in ensuring retailers and establishments receive alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic products to serve their customers. Here, Wood offers a firsthand account of what it’s like working for Columbia Distributing and what stands out.

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Columbia Distributing celebrates Jamisen Johnson and all he has accomplished with our company over the last 11 years. As our small-format district manager, Johnson plays an important role in our organization. He ensures reps from brands are satisfied and organizes non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage distribution across all locations we serve in Oregon and Washington.

Here, we talk about a day in the life of small-format district manager Jamisen Johnson, and the benefits of working with us.

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Columbia Distributing is proud to highlight Sara Hutchinson for her daily contributions and hard work. Having been with Columbia Distributing for six years, Hutchinson began her tenure as a merchandiser before stepping into her current role as a combo sales representative. Responsible for writing orders, rotating, and getting alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic products to the shelves, Hutchinson plays a vital role in the success of Columbia Distributing throughout Oregon and Washington. Here, we detail Hutchinson’s perspective on working at Columbia Distributing and what makes working here stand out from other employers.

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At Columbia Distributing, giving back to the community isn’t just a once-and-a-while opportunity to be charitable – it’s a core component of our history and mission. That’s why Columbia Distributing partners with several local nonprofit organizations, like Ronald McDonald House Charities in Portland, Oregon. Here, we share details about an event we supported on the most romantic day of the year — Valentine’s Day.

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