St. Paul, MN – December 6, 2024 – Johnson Brothers, a leading distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2025.
John Dempsey has been named General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Minnesota. John brings nearly three decades of industry expertise and a proven track record of success in leadership roles. He joined Johnson Brothers in 2001 and has since served in various capacities across multiple states, including as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Nevada and, most recently, as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Virginia. In his new role, John will report directly to A.J. Atta, who will assume the role of President, West Region on January 1, 2025.
Nathan Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Minnesota. Since joining Johnson Brothers in 2015, Nathan has held numerous leadership roles within the company over the years. His deep understanding of the Minnesota market and ability to foster key customer and supplier relationships have been instrumental in the success of our customer service and regional chain teams. Nathan will report to John Dempsey in his new role.
Johnson Brothers has proudly served the Minnesota market for the past 72 years, earning a reputation for excellence and unwavering commitment to its customers and suppliers. The company’s recognition as one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2023 and 2024 further underscores its dedication to delivering exceptional service and fostering trusted relationships across the industry.
“These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in strong leadership that aligns with our core values and drives success for our supplier partners and customers,” said George Marsden, Chief Commercial Officer for Johnson Brothers. “John and Nathan bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for continuing the growth and leadership we have built in Minnesota for over seven decades.”
About Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a multi-generational family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor in the United States. Founded by Lynn Johnson in 1953, the company remains committed to its founding values of work ethic, passion, innovation, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. Through forging strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers globally, Johnson Brothers offers an exceptional portfolio of world-class brands to customer partners across 17 states. With a dedicated team of 4,000, Johnson Brothers remains committed to delivering excellence and continued growth across its operations. For the second consecutive year, Johnson Brothers has been honored as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. For more information about Johnson Brothers, please visit Johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.
