
A group from the Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), sales team traveled to Las Vegas to receive the Suntory Champions Club Award on Aug. 26. The team was recognized for its 2025 Half One achievements in the Suntory Portfolio, including Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey, at this year’s Suntory Champions Club awards ceremony. The Champions Club is a national recognition program established by Suntory, celebrating distributor partners who deliver exceptional performance, growth and alignment with Suntory’s goals. “This is truly a team win,” said Emily Sullivan, Suntory Business Manager, CDI. “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished and grateful for the strong partnership with Suntory that made it possible. A big thank you and congratulations to the CDI Sales Team and our Suntory partners.”
- All from Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), except where indicated: Paul Puhalla, VP of Sales; Jon Fredyna, VP of Marketing; Emily Sullivan, Suntory Business Manager; Steve Slota, Considine Division Sales Director; and Mike DePasqua, State Manager – MA, CT and RI, Suntory Global Spirits.
- All from CDI: Steve Slota, Considine Division Sales Director; Jon Fredyna, VP of Marketing; Paul Puhalla, VP of Sales; and Emily Sullivan, Suntory Business Manager.
Photos courtesy of Connecticut Distributors, Inc.





