Legacy and Family
A tradition since the end of prohibition.
Where it all began
Georgia Crown Distributing Co. is a full-service beverage distributor with wholesale operations in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, selling imported and domestic spirits, wines, beers, non-alcoholic, and specialty products. Founded in August 1938 by Fayette D. Leebern, Georgia Crown Distributing Co. is a family-owned business, currently led by the fourth generation of the Leebern family, with the fifth generation now actively involved in the day-to-day operations. For nearly 90 years, Georgia Crown has been growing, changing and evolving. Georgia Crown is rooted in the past, with a bright and challenging vision for the future.
Meet our leadership team
Georgia Leadership
Jerry McManus
Vice President, Sales & Trade Marketing
Erik Johnson
General Manager, North Georgia On Premise Sales
Joe Petersen
General Manager, North Georgia Off Premise Spirits
Mike Humphries
General Manager, North Georgia Off Premise Wine & Beer
Nick Montgomery
General Manager, North Georgia Chain Division
John Bamman
General Manager, Eastern Georgia Region
Brad Bush
General Manager, Southern Georgia Region
Heather Guy
Office Manager
Corporate Leadership
Donald M. Leebern III
President
Jerry McManus
Vice President, Sales & Trade Marketing
Cort Centanni
Vice President, Trade Marketing
Dan Kelly
Vice President, National Accounts
Mary Beth Gibbon
Vice President, Human Resources
Jimye Ford
Vice President, Finance
Scott Lare
Vice President, Information Technology
Jerry Watts
Legal Counsel
Samuel Burch
Legal Counsel
John Tanzine
Legal Counsel
Melanie Corley
Director of Operations
Kevin Alberstadt
Director of Transportation
Our company and team continue to grow with a sparkling future ahead.
See how you can become part of the Georgia Crown family.
