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Wed 01 Feb 2012

Bourbon Women Association Takes Flight with Launch of Events

Exclusive Bourbon Women Programs and Events to be Offered Nationwide

The Bourbon Women Association is pleased to announce the launch of its Bourbon Women Take Flight event series. The campaign, which is designed to promote interest in Bourbon and engage members across the country, will kick off on Thursday, March 29 at 6-9 pm in Lexington, Ky. at the Be Medispa. It is sponsored by the Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Each event will include unique networking opportunities, Bourbon tastings and educational seminars from some of the country’s top Bourbon experts. Other cities sited on the tour include, Washington, D.C.; Dallas; Tucson, Ariz.; Boston; Chicago; and Los Angeles. The cost to attend this inaugural event in Lexington is $25, or attendees can pay $50 and a one-year BW Association membership is included (members may also register for $50 and renew their dues!).

“Since launching Bourbon Women in April 2011, the response has been overwhelming, and we are receiving numerous correspondence from members all over the country asking for expanded programming and networking opportunities,” said Bourbon Women founder and president Peggy Noe Stevens. “Our Take Flight series will provide opportunities for current members and hopefully new members to enjoy some of our creative and informative events and at the same time network with like-minded professional women who enjoy Bourbon.”

For more information on Bourbon Women or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://www.bourbonwomen.org or contact Nick Vaccaro at bw@aecmanagement.com or 502.456.1851 X2
 
Mon 30 Jan 2012

Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. Appoints Debbie Morris

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Appoints Debbie Morris Vice President of Human Resources

Elected Officer of Company After Guiding HR Efforts for 10 Years

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. announced today that current Director of Human Resources Debbie Morris has been elected Vice President, recognising her exemplary leadership of the company’s Human Resources Department and overall service to the company.

Bardstown-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, the nation’s largest independent family-owned and operated distilled spirits producer and marketer has a portfolio of renowned, category-leading brands such as Evan Williams Bourbon, Burnett’s Vodka, Christian Brothers Brandy, and Hpnotiq Liqueur, and is the nation’s sixth largest overall spirits supplier. Heaven Hill employs approximately 500 people total at its Bardstown and Louisville facilities and in its nationwide sales organisation.

Morris, who leads the company’s personnel, labour relations, training, safety and process improvement efforts and reports to Heaven Hill Chief Operating Officer Allan Latts, joined Heaven Hill in 2002, and was named Director of Human Resources in 2007. Under her watch, Heaven Hill has instituted numerous strategic Human Resources initiatives, including new performance management and continuous improvement processes; an employee-focused safety culture; and strong labour and employee relations.

Prior to coming to Heaven Hill, Morris spent 8 years as HR manager at the Bardstown facility of Michigan-based Tower Automotive. An alumnae of Western Kentucky University who also studied at Bellarmine University, she is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Morris resides in Bardstown with her husband Bob.

“In her new position, Debbie will continue to lead our overall Human Resources initiatives and provide strategic direction for the company. She will foster an employee-oriented corporate culture that emphasises empowerment, safety, quality, continuous improvement and the recruitment and training of a superior workforce,” commented Heaven Hill President Max L. Shapira.
 

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