Executive Team
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Robert S. Lipman
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Robert has worked in this family business since 1973, after graduating
from the University of Kentucky. In 1988, Robert purchased Lipman Brothers,
Inc., from his family members to become the company's sole owner. In 1995,
he founded R.S. Lipman in order to expand into the non-alcoholic and beer
sectors of the beverage industry.
Robert's career spans over 35 years in the beverage industry, and he is
a former chairman and president of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
(WSWA). In April of 2008, Robert was honored by WSWA with the Lifetime Achievement
Award. He presently serves on the boards of WSWA, SunTrust Bank (Nashville),
eSkye Solutions, Inc., Global Wine Group and the Nashville Symphony. He
currently presides as the president of Nashville Alliance for Public Education,
Nashville Polo Club, and Flying Cow Polo Club (Wellington, FL). Additionally,
Robert is affiliated with numerous civic organizations in the Nashville
area. Robert was honored by CommunityNashville as a 2008 Human Relations
Award recipient.
615-695-2236
r.lipman@lipmanbrothers.com
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Richard Thibus
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Richard joined Lipman in 1983. In his years with Lipman, he also served
as Sales Manager and Vice President. Richard has over 30 years experience
in the wine and spirits industry, including prior employment with Taylor
Wine Company. He attended Georgia State University, and served in the U.S.
Army.
615-695-5335
r.thibus@lipmanbrothers.com
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Ken Howell
Secretary/Treasurer — Human Resources & Purchasing
Manager
Employed with the company since 1978, Ken holds an accounting degree
from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He earned his MBA from the Massey
School of Business at Belmont University.
615-695-5329
k.howell@lipmanbrothers.com
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Greg Naiser
Director of Sales — Spirits, Cigars & Luxury Products
Greg has worked at Lipman since 1997. He brings over 20 years of wine
and spirits experience to the team, including prior employment with Brown-Forman,
United Distillers Glenmore, and Athens Distributing. Greg graduated from
Centre College in Danville, KY.
615-695-5280
g.naiser@lipmanbrothers.com
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Jason McMurray
Director of Sales — Wine, Beer & Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Jason has been with Lipman since 2001. He has over 15 years experience
in the wholesale wine and spirits industry, with over 8 years of restaurant
experience. Jason graduated from the University of Iowa.
615-695-5328
j.mcmurray@lipmanbrothers.com
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Elaine Roberts
Controller
Elaine Roberts joined Lipman in March 2007. Elaine has over 20 years of experience from various accounting roles throughout her career. She has an accounting degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
615-695-5334
e.roberts@lipmanbrothers.com
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Ken Vanderpool
Operations Manager
Ken joined Lipman in 2001. He has over 25 years in warehousing and distribution management. Ken graduated from Middle Tennessee State University.
615-695-5288
k.vanderpool@lipmanbrothers.com
