Redwood Brands helps independent spirits producers reach their customers through sales and distribution management.
We are a team of experienced sales professionals who understand the challenges smaller brands face in the American market and help their founders navigate this dynamic environment. It is an incredibly exciting time to be working with spirits entrepreneurs and we are honored to support, collaborate with and represent the brands in the Redwood portfolio and the people behind them.
Meet the Redwood Team
Don Enos
General Manager | don@redwoodbrands.com
Don has a diverse background in Beverage Alcohol working for major wine and craft spirit companies such as Gallo, Constellation, Treasury, Marie Brizard and Agave Loco LLC. Don most recently worked for Agave Loco / E & J Gallo managing the RumChata business in the Western U.S. He has managed all sales and distribution of large wine companies and craft spirts brands throughout the Southern Glazers, RNDC and Breakthru distributor network. Don also has experience in off premise National Accounts and Category Management teams calling on the major grocery and drug retailers in the U.S. He has successfully been part of building small craft spirit brands in the U.S to include Sobieski Vodka and RumChata.
Kelly Hansen
Vice President, Operations | kellyh@redwoodbrands.com
Kelly brings to Redwood Brands over 9 years of experience in the spirits industry and over 20 years of experience in start-up companies. She has previously worked at Partida Tequila, McMorrow Savarese Consulting, Scient and USWeb in general management, strategic planning, operations and finance roles. She most recently served as Vice President of Operations at Cooper Spirits, where she led the budgeting, operations and resource planning efforts. Kelly has a proven track record of success as a trusted advisor to “Board and C-level” executives making strategic decisions regarding product development, market expansion, investments, sales execution, organizational structure and branding.
Jennifer Kipp
Director, Business Intelligence | jennifer@redwoodbrands.com
Jennifer brings over 18 years of hospitality, wine and spirits experience to Redwood Brands. Jennifer most recently worked at Campari America where she held highly analytical roles in Sales & Operations Planning, Business Development, Sales & Commercial Operations, as well as Sales Administration. Jennifer has also held positions in corporate finance at SKYY Spirits and analyst positions within field sales at Schieffelin & Somerset (a joint venture between Diageo and Moet Hennessy.) Jennifer has extensive experience working on brand acquisitions and dispositions, distributor realignment, as well as brand innovation.
