Colorado’s The Family Jones Distillery Announces New President

Industry Veteran Matt Reilly to Spearhead Expansion Efforts for Award-Winning Craft Distillery

DENVER, CO, MAY 9, 2024 — The Family Jones Distillery, a leading craft distillery based in Colorado, proudly announces the appointment of Matt Reilly as its new President as part of strategic initiatives for nationwide expansion. With over two decades of invaluable experience in the beverage industry, Reilly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in sales, production, and supply chain management to position The Family Jones Distillery for continued success in 2024 and beyond.

Voted Best Colorado Distillery by 5280 Magazine in 2023, The Family Jones Distillery is revered for its wholehearted dedication to Colorado’s agricultural community and meaningful farmer partnerships that allow it to produce a robust portfolio of award-winning spirits. The Family Jones Distillery is committed to reconnecting people to agriculture through craft spirits and fueling the conversation around the importance of regenerative farming to protect our soil and water, which in turn, ensures better quality grains for its spirits.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Matt at the helm of our distillery,” explains CEO and co-founder Paul Tamburello. “He continually demonstrates a tireless commitment to his team, our customers, and the community at large. Over the past year, his steady leadership and keen vision for our sales department have made it abundantly clear to our Board and Executive Team that he is the ideal person to appoint for this role.”

Reilly, who previously served as the Director of Sales, has been instrumental in driving growth and forging key partnerships for The Family Jones Distillery. His deep-rooted connection with the company dates back to his tenure at Saxco, a packaging wholesaler, where he played a pivotal role in supporting the distillery's early development and growth. His contributions have been invaluable, and his appointment as President is a testament to his dedication and vision for the company's future.

"I am honored to lead The Family Jones Distillery, an organization deeply committed to the traceability, connectivity, and quality of our spirits," said Reilly. "As we embark on this exciting journey of expansion, I am dedicated to upholding our core values and furthering our mission to craft exceptional spirits while fostering meaningful relationships with small family farms.”

In his new role, Reilly will oversee all operational aspects of The Family Jones Distillery with a primary focus on driving growth strategies and optimizing organizational efficiency. With a keen understanding of the evolving market landscape, Reilly aims to position the distillery as a dynamic and agile player in the industry, poised to meet the demands of discerning consumers nationwide.

About The Family Jones Distillery

Founded by Rob Masters and Paul Tamburello in 2017, The Family Jones is a beloved Colorado craft distillery that believes quality starts in the soil, not the still. By working with local family farms that practice regenerative agriculture in a world of industrial farming, The Family Jones Distillery is committed to regenerative growing principles that heal the soil and its communities as step one in producing their award-winning spirit lines. Their Denver Spirit House; one part distillery, one part cocktail bar, is where they bring the flavor and complexity of Colorado grains to life through a spirit-forward, expertly crafted cocktail program using all in-house ingredients. A designated distillery in Loveland, Colorado, is where their cult-favorite spirits are honed.