Johnson Brothers is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Lemansky to General Manager of its Rhode Island operations. With nearly 30 years of beverage alcohol industry experience, Lemansky assumes this role following the retirement of Harold McGovern.

Lemansky brings deep market knowledge, proven leadership, and a strong track record of commercial success to the role. He began his career with Johnson Brothers of Florida in 1995 as a Sales Consultant and District Manager before joining Gallo. He returned to Johnson Brothers in 1999 and has since held a series of progressive leadership roles, including Area Manager, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, and Vice President. He also served as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of North Carolina prior to the company’s acquisition of Mutual Distributing in 2018.

During his tenure, Lemansky has consistently delivered strong commercial results while deepening supplier partnerships and cultivating high-performing, results-driven teams. He also played a pivotal role in the acquisition and integration of four North Carolina-based Gallo wholesalers—efforts that significantly enhanced Johnson Brothers’ footprint and capabilities in a key strategic market.

“Jason is a strategic leader with a deep understanding of our business and a commitment to excellence in execution,” said George Marsden, Chief Commercial Officer, Johnson Brothers. “His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and evolve in Rhode Island.”

Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Galligan to General Manager of North Carolina.

Galligan most recently served as General Manager for Johnson Brothers of Iowa. Under his leadership, the Iowa market saw strengthened supplier and customer partnerships, enhanced operational execution, and a strong culture of collaboration and accountability.

“Matt’s leadership in Iowa has been exceptional,” said George Marsden, Chief Commercial Officer of Johnson Brothers. “His ability to lead high-performing teams, drive results, and build strong relationships has had a lasting impact. We’re excited to have him bring that same energy and vision to our North Carolina business.”

Since joining Johnson Brothers in 2015, Galligan has held several key leadership roles, including Sales Manager, Brand Manager, and Chain Manager. Prior to Johnson Brothers, he gained valuable experience in retail management with Target and Total Wine & More.

Galligan will continue to support the Iowa market during a transition period until a successor is named.

Johnson Brothers today announced its entry into the Texas market through the signing of a purchase agreement to acquire the Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida operations of Maverick Beverage Company, a leading distributor of fine wine and spirits.

As part of the acquisition, approximately 400 Maverick team members will join the Johnson Brothers family, where the companies’ aligned values of executional excellence and business-friendly practices will continue to drive growth with new and exciting opportunities.

“Like Johnson Brothers, Maverick has a phenomenal reputation for building premium portfolios with execution and accountability,” said Michael Johnson, Chairman of Johnson Brothers. “We are excited to welcome their talented team and begin serving the great suppliers they work with today. The Maverick acquisition is a priority for our long-term growth, and we look forward to building on their outstanding success.”

“This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Maverick and the suppliers we are proud to represent,” said Ryan Schwartz, CEO of Maverick Beverage Company. “Johnson Brothers shares our values and our commitment to doing what is right for the suppliers and customers we serve. We are confident this transition will benefit our team, our partners, and the continued momentum we have built.”

Maverick’s Minnesota and Illinois operations are not included in the transaction.