Effingham, IL – April 18, 2023 – Koerner Distributor, Inc. recently awarded their Distinguished Associate awards to Bernie Blanchette and Mark Jones. The Distinguished Associate award honors individuals with 20 or more years of service and make a significant, positive impact on Koerner Distributor. These two individuals have worked tirelessly to improve Koerner Distributor over the years and impact our business daily.
Bernie Blanchette is the Chief Operating Office for Koerner Distributor. Bernie has been with KDI since 2002 and manages all aspects of the operational side of our business.
Mark Jones serves as Chief Sales Manager – Beer for KDI. Mark has been with KDI since 2001 and manages the beer portfolio for all 66 counties that Koerner services.
Prior winners of the Koerner Distributor Distinguished Associate award are as follows:
Harold Pike
Anne Weis
Tom Wolters
Chris Rutter
Ron Pike
Terry Kalber
Larry O’Dell
Terry Sledge
Mike Koeneman
Bob Began
Lisa Schmitt
Troy Greene
Hal Paholke
Questions about the Koerner Distributor Distinguished Associate Award can be directed to Roy Shelly, Director of Human Resources, at (217) 347-7113 or email.