Ryan Sovelius

Manage the sale and distribution of numerous beverage brands in the fast growing Austin Texas market. Major brands distributed; Pantalones Tequila (Mathew & Camila McConaughey), Betty Booze (Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds), Monopolowa Vodka (Founded 1782), 1953 Tequila, Western Son Vodka, Very Olde St Nick Bourbon, Smoke Wagon Bourbon, Penelope Bourbon, Gautier Cognac, Glen Moray Scotch, Townes Vodka, Khor Vodka, Jypsi Whiskey (Country Singer Eric Church), Multiple Hemp based beverages (Cantrip, Torch and many more).

Manage the sale and distribution of numerous beverage brands in the fast growing Austin Texas market. Major brands distributed; James E Pepper (DSP-KY-5), Monopolowa Vodka(Founded 1782), Gautier Cognac, Glen Moray Scotch, Lazzaroni, BJ Hooker's Vodka(The First Grain To Glass Vodka Distillery In Texas), Black Oak Wine, Round Rock Vodka, Laird & Company(America's Oldest Distiller). Work with all major retailers(Specs, Twin Liquors, Total Wine & More) in the Austin market as well as numerous independent stores.

Manage and Sell all brands owned by Gulf Coast Distillers / Now Giant Texas Distillers. Well versed in distributor, retail, and on and off premise management. Thorough understanding of all aspects of beverage production. Brands Managed and Sold: Giant Texas Bourbon BJ Hooker's Vodka Zenof Vodka Volska Vodka Roughneck Bourbon Bow River Canadian Whiskey Bluebonnet Vodka

Co-founded a new spirits brand in Houston Texas. Involved with and very familiar with every level of the creation/production and distribution of all of our products as well as spirits and beverages in general. Personally and Successfully negotiated product placements of our brand in numerous on and off premise accounts. Manage a team of 25 product ambassadors who work in every major city in Texas. Organized 1000s of product demonstrations and related product promotional events.

Amazing educators who helped me expand my vision of what I’m capable of in my professional life. I have always been a driven and self motivated Individual but UT definitely helped me focus that energy and build a proactive roadmap for my future.

Fantastic school. I will always be grateful for both growing up in The Woodlands and being taught by excellent educators and leaders at all of the grade schools within The Woodlands, Texas.