Jim Nicklaus
Southeast Region Director
With over 2 decades’ experience in the beverage industry, including distributor management, national account management, start-up experience, and brand launches, Jim has spent his professional career building brands while driving sales and revenue for wholesaler and retail partners. After beginning his career with the Gallo Sales Company and prior to joining Emergent Beverages, Jim held sales management positions with Heineken, Bacardi, Global Spirits, and Banfi Winery, and served as a business consultant. Jim has had tremendous success in his career, and he embarked on a journey with Emergent Beverages to scale the top THC & CBD RTDs in the USA, developing the fastest growing category and providing consumers with brands in demand.