For Immediate Release Contact Gena Feldmann // 314.633.3727 [email protected] Major Brands Recognizes Three New Members of Certified Cicerone ® Program Saint Louis, MO--Three members of the Major Brands Sales organization recently received the esteemed Certified Cicerone ® accreditation for professionals who sell and serve beer—Karl Krekeler, Dave Lamb and Mitch Turner. The Certified Cicerone ® certification is a discerning educational achievement that demonstrates an expertise in beer flavors, styles and brands. A Certified Cicerone ® represents a trusted beer advisor with the knowledge, tasting skills and experience to guide customers and consumers to high-quality and enjoyable experiences with great beer. This exam has a 30% passing rate and celebrates only 330 graduates worldwide. Mitch Turner, Major Brands Director of Training and Development remarked on this accomplishment, “The achievement of these Certified Cicerone® certifications perfectly exemplifies Major Brands’ passion for beer. The rigorous nature of Cicerone testing makes it the gold standard in the beer industry and having three Certified Cicerones® on staff only helps to solidify our position as a leader in craft beer service and education in Missouri.” With over 600 employees throughout Missouri, Major Brands, Inc. is the state's largest wholesale distributor of premium spirits, wine & beer. As a local, family-owned business Major Brands aims to earn the privilege to represent the industry’s major brands every day and be the ﬁrst-choice for customers and suppliers through superior performance & making great people a part of our family.

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For Immediate Release

Contact Gena Feldmann // [email protected]

Major Brands Recognizes Three New Members of Certified Cicerone® Program

Saint Louis, MO--Three members of the Major Brands Sales organization recently received the esteemed Certified Cicerone® accreditation for professionals who sell and serve beer—Karl Krekeler, Dave Lamb and Mitch Turner.

The Certified Cicerone® certification is a discerning educational achievement that demonstrates an expertise in beer flavors, styles and brands. A Certified Cicerone® represents a trusted beer advisor with the knowledge, tasting skills and experience to guide customers and consumers to high-quality and enjoyable experiences with great beer. This exam has a 30% passing rate and celebrates only 330 graduates worldwide.

Mitch Turner, Major Brands Director of Training and Development remarked on this accomplishment, “The achievement of these Certified Cicerone® certifications perfectly exemplifies Major Brands’ passion for beer. The rigorous nature of Cicerone testing makes it the gold standard in the beer industry and having three Certified Cicerones® on staff only helps to solidify our position as a leader in craft beer service and education in Missouri.”

With over 600 employees throughout Missouri, Major Brands, Inc. is the state's largest wholesale distributor of premium spirits, wine & beer. As a local, family-owned business Major Brands aims to earn the privilege to

represent the industry’s major brands every day and be the first-choice for customers and suppliers through superior performance & making great people a part of our family.

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For more information on this topic, please contact Gena Feldmann at 314.633.3727 or via email at [email protected].