“Desmond has an amazing work ethic and a drive for excellence. He never shy’s away from new opportunities to learn or help support his team. Desmond is an absolute asset to the day shift team, approaching challenges with flexibility and determination.”

-- Randall Franklin, Director of Operations

Josh is the ultimate team player! He began his career with Tryon on a truck before taking over a blended route that extended from Roxboro to Fayetteville and now runs an off-premise route that includes Apex, Cary, into part of Durham. Several of Josh’s buyers have told me that he is the best rep they have from any distributor. Buyers have said: “If all of my other reps were half as good as Josh, I would have a whole lot less problems,” and that “Josh is the only vendor we have that we trust to write their own order.” Josh consistently services his accounts and maintains excellent relationships with buyers as well as competitors in the market.

--Brandon Thornton, Triangle Off Premise District Manager

“Since joining the team in 2023, Chick has consistently grown his territory each month, proving his commitment to expanding our sales goals. He is highly reliable and always ensures that customers receive top-notch service. His ability to open new accounts has played a vital role in strengthening Tryon’s presence in the market. He is also extremely organized, making him a valuable asset to the team. He is known for being responsive and attentive to customer needs, building strong and lasting relationships. On a personal note, Chick has a deep passion for music, particularly jazz, and is an incredibly talented guitarist. His ability to play a "mean guitar" brings an extra spark of creativity and enthusiasm to everything he does.”

--David Orr, Western Area Sales Manager

“Paul is a valuable asset to our transportation team in the west. He is willing to do anything he can to help with team success. Paul is very knowledgeable when it comes to helping and training new staff. When it comes to customer care, Paul is always on top of making sure the customer is happy at the end. Paul has great skill in having strong relationships with coworkers and keeping the work environment fun. We are grateful to have him as part of our team.”

--Jason Owenby, Western Driver Supervisor

“Taylor grows in knowledge and confidence every year. He develops and maintains strong relationships with his coworkers and customers because he works hard and understands their needs. He has been called the “Yoda of Total Wine” due to his long-term dedication to this chain in various roles. This gives him a distinct advantage over his competitors in a challenging and competitive setting.

Taylor has a wealth of knowledge, and he naturally shares it with his co-workers because of his enthusiastic nature. He shares his successes at sales meetings, urges suppliers to come to the Triad to shake hands, to commit to an event, or to set up a tasting. He’s also great at getting suppliers to spread the news about their great selections. He’s not afraid of engaging with a lucrative incentive and knocking out some goals. He sets the bar high for our team, and we are grateful to have him.”

--Warren SanGeorge, Triad District Manager

“Ja’Quan is an invaluable contribution brings a collaborative spirit to the warehouse and dedication to teamwork has elevated our collective achievements. Embodying his role and ability to adapt along with his willingness to take on new challenges have greatly contributed to our team’s success. His consistent dedication and strong work ethic makes him a reliable trusted member of our team. Coupled with a positive attitude and willingness to put the extra effort make a noticeable difference and pleasure to work with. Thank you for your exceptional contributions.”

--Jordan Allen, Triangle Warehouse Night Shift Manager

“Greg started as a driver, delivering to the Outer Banks from Wilmington, before moving to the OBX and pioneering a local sales effort over 20 years ago. He has been a valuable member of our team ever since. His attention to detail and passion for both his route and Tryon as a whole, makes him a constant high earner. Greg’s accounts have known him for years and see his passion too. Greg listens to his accounts and helps them improve their business through his decades of experience. Greg also helps out other members of the team to improve professionally as well.”

-- Kerry Smith, NoCo Sales & Operations Director

“Janeen is a tried-and-true Tryonite having been with the company for 16 years. This year she bravely decided to take a leap of faith and made the move from accounts receivable to accounts payable. Not only did Janeen get a promotion in accounting, but she has also shown great confidence in her new position, excellent teamwork, and a great attitude of “whatever needs to be done” she’s willing to do. I am so proud that she is part of the accounting team.”

-- Jennifer Eldridge, Controller

“Going on 8 years, Vern is much more than just a hard-working and dependable employee. In addition to perfect attendance, he is more than willing to assist others whenever and however needed. He knows all the warehouse positions, does them well, and takes them seriously. Vern is a man of few words, but he is sure to greet everyone daily with a smile. If you see him in passing be sure to say Hi.”

-- Apollo Lilies, Durham Day Shift Distribution Manager

"Faber is a key member of the Charlotte On Premise team. She is one of the top sales reps at Tryon and gives 110% effort to reach her goals. She has become very successful by hosting plenty of events throughout the week, dominating the list at numerous accounts, selling the entire book, paying attention to inventory levels, communicating weekly wine deals, staying educated on current industry trends, taking ownership of her territory, and providing high quality customer service."

-- Brian St. Clair, Charlotte On Premise Sales Manager

“Toby really exemplifies what it means to be a Tryonite. He’s an extremely hard worker that never shies away from a challenge. He’s always willing to roll up his sleeves and help get the job done. When he says he’s going to do something, you never have to question whether it will get done. He really is doing a great job soaking in everything in his new role and bringing cohesion to our brand management and procurement processes. Those are just a few of the reasons we are fortunate to have Toby on team Tryon!”

-- Ed Johnston, President

“As an CSS representative covering a vast territory in western North Carolina, Michael consistently exceeds the expectations of his role. Despite the demanding travel schedule, often driving north of 700 miles weekly, he provides exceptional service and builds strong relationships with all his grocery accounts. His sharp attention to detail drives success with new placements and old suppliers alike. He is the very first one to offer assistance to operations, often reaching out to have drivers drop orders for him to work up. Michael’s greatest strength is his consistently positive attitude, even when facing significant challenges within his territory. That positive attitude brings up everyone at Tryon that has the opportunity to interact with him.”

--Burton Davis, Western Sales Supervisor