James Cassin

James Cassin is an experienced professional in the beverage industry, currently serving as the Illinois State Manager at Stateside Brands since April 2023. Prior to this role, Cassin held various positions including Regional Director Midwest and Director of National Accounts at Number Juan Tequila (February 2022 - April 2023), and National Account Manager East Region at Stoli® Group (January 2019 - February 2022). With significant expertise in managing off-premise national accounts, Cassin's career also includes a position as Director of National Accounts Off Premise at Beach Whiskey Company (August 2018 - November 2018), and National Account Chain Manager at Sidney Frank (February 2007 - July 2018), where responsibilities included engaging major retail chains such as Kroger and Walmart. Cassin began the career as a Brand Manager at Wirtz Beverage Illinois, LLC (May 1987 - February 2007). Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from DePaul Driehaus College of Business, completed between 1992 and 1994.