SONOMA, Calif. (June 9, 2022) — Wine and spirits négociant, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, today announced the hiring of Melena Elliott as Sales Market Manager overseeing the Florida and Georgia region and the promotion of Jennifer Klein to the newly-created Supply Chain Specialist position. These additions represent the need to meet the evolving demands of the company’s burgeoning brands and the growing awareness of its wine and spirits portfolio nationwide.
“With steady growth to both our enology and mixology businesses and the evolving requirements to meet those needs, we are excited to deepen our teams with two accomplished spirits industry veterans,” said 3 Badge Beverage Corporation founder and president, August Sebastiani. “I look forward to working with Melena and continuing with Jennifer to further shape the company’s path forward and build upon this time of impressive expansion.”
Newly hired Market Manager Melena Elliot brings 12 years of wine and spirits experience to 3 Badge Beverage. Most recently, she was the sales manager at Citadel Beverages overseeing the Florida market. Prior to that, Elliott held managerial and sales positions with RS Lipman, Ca’ Momi Wines, XXI Wine and Spirits, and Angels’ Share South servicing accounts in Florida.
Promoted from her role as a Sales Analyst within the company’s Finance Department to the newly formed Supply Chain Specialist position, Jennifer Klein has been with 3 Badge Beverage for 15 years. During that time, she has gained invaluable insight into the wine and spirits sector as well as the company’s procurement and quality control needs. Armed with that knowledge, Klein will become an integral part of the procurement team, aiding to navigate the industry’s ever-evolving production and material sourcing needs met by recent global challenges.
About 3 Badge Beverage Corporation
Established in 2015, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation is a négociant representing an innovative portfolio of terroir-driven wines and craft spirits from around the globe. Headquartered out of a historic, refurbished fire station in Sonoma, California, 3 Badge is led by fourth-generation vintner August Sebastiani. Named for his grandfather’s volunteer firefighting service badges, 3 Badge is built upon a philosophy of exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to place. 3 Badge Mixology offers Bozal Mezcal, Uncle Val’s Gin, Kirk & Sweeney Rum, Pasote Tequila, Quechol Sotol, Benjamin Chapman Whiskey, and La Pivón Vermouth, while 3 Badge Enology includes Gehricke Wines from Sonoma, Tree Fort Wines from the Central Coast, Cedar + Salmon wines from the Pacific Northwest, and Guinigi Wines from Italy. Additional information can be found at 3badge.com.
