Patrick Gerst

Patrick Gerst is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the beverage industry, currently serving as the Senior District Sales Manager at The Gambrinus Company since October 2018. In this role, Patrick leads the Chicagoland District and represents Spoetzl (Shiner) & Trumer Breweries, focusing on building a high-performing team. Prior to this, Patrick was the Chicago Market Manager at St. Killian Importing with the Sheehan Family Companies, where responsibilities included managing relationships with wholesalers and key retail accounts. Patrick also held sales management positions at The Innis & Gunn Brewing Company and MillerCoors, overseeing operations, distributor plans, and marketing initiatives. Educational background includes a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, and Consumer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.