Arkansas Business

Beer wholesaler O'Connor Distributing of Little Rock has named Ryan O'Connor president.

His new responsibilities include the oversight of day-to-day logistics and distribution of more than 50 national suppliers.

Ryan O'Connor succeeds his grandfather, George O'Connor, who will remain involved with corporate governance and future acquisitions as chairman of the board.

O'Connor Distributing was formed in 2015 when Three Lakes Distributing LLC Inc., Three Rivers Distributing LLC Inc. and White River Beverage LLC Inc. began operating as one company.

"Our family built this company with an uncompromising dedication to quality service," George O'Connor said in a news release. "We have always been committed to treating our customers and employees with accountability, professionalism and integrity. Those same values will continue to guide our company as the third generation leads O’Connor Distributing."

Ryan O'Connor, for the last six years, has served as the company's vice president of sales. Before joining O'Connor Distributing, he spent four years working with Heaven Hills Distillery as an area manager in the Southeastern region.

Ryan O'Connor is also a member of Brown Foundation Inc.'s board.