April 15, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, has announced the appointment of James Damico as Chief Financial Officer.
Damico joins Johnson Brothers with more than two decades of finance leadership experience in the global consumer packaged goodsindustry at Kellogg Company (now part of Mars Snacking), where he held a range of senior roles across supply chain, sales, innovation, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and strategic planning.
Throughout his career, Damico has led finance organizations across complex, multi-market environments in both domestic and international settings. His experience includes serving as Controller for Kellogg Europe, CFO for the UK & Ireland and High-Growth Markets, and most recently as European CFO, where he oversaw financial strategy and performance across diverse global markets.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University, as well as an MBA and a Master of Science in Finance from Indiana University.
“James brings a depth of financial expertise and a proven ability to lead across complex organizations,” said Mark Hubler, Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Brothers. “He understands how to translate strategy into performance, and that discipline will continue to strengthen how we operate and grow across our markets.”
Damico succeeds Doug Peters, who retired from Johnson Brothers on April 1, following nearly nine years of service as Chief Financial Officer. Peters played a key role in guiding the company through a period of significant growth and transformation.
In his role, Damico will partner closely with Johnson Brothers’ leadership team to support long-term growth, enhance financial discipline, and help drive continued performance across the company’s national footprint.
About Johnson Brothers
Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson and led today by brothers Michael and Todd Johnson. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states. The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025). Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.
