St. Paul, MN (January 7, 2025) – Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Hodges as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Virginia, effective immediately.
Hodges brings over 12 years of hands-on leadership experience in the beverage alcohol industry, all with Johnson Brothers-Mutual Distributing of North Carolina. Since joining the company in 2012, Hodges has built a reputation for delivering results through strong execution, accountability, and commercial expertise. He has excelled in key roles, including Retail Sales Director and, most recently, Statewide On-Premise Sales Director, where he consistently drove performance, optimized processes, and upheld a high standard of operational excellence.
Hodges’ dedication to execution, accountability, and enhancing commercial capabilities makes him uniquely qualified to lead Johnson Brothers of Virginia into its next chapter of growth and success.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian into this leadership role,” said Scott Cash, President, East Region. “His proven track record of driving growth and his commitment to team success will be invaluable as we continue to expand our operations in Virginia.”
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.
