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Eric Dopkins

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C.E.O. & Founder at Milestone Brands, LLC
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Eric Dopkins is a seasoned beverage industry executive with over two decades of leadership experience. As the Founder and CEO of Milestone Brands, he focuses on acquiring and building innovative alcohol brands. His career is marked by transforming organizations and successfully growing brands like Deep Eddy Vodka and Empress 1908 Gin.

Outside of his professional life, Eric has an interest in sports, particularly following the Sacramento Kings. He is an alumnus of California State University, Chico, where he was a member of the Delta Psi Delta Fraternity and the Marketing Association, indicating a long-standing interest in team and community environments.

He successfully grew Deep Eddy Vodka into one of the fastest-growing spirit brands in the U.S. before founding Milestone Brands.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
C.E.O. & Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Building Spirit Brands
His career centers on acquiring and developing alcohol brands, having founded Milestone Brands and previously serving as CEO of Deep Eddy Spirits during its rapid growth.
Organizational Culture
He emphasizes building teams with passion and confidence, and developing a strong organizational vision to drive a high-performance culture.
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Career

Work history

1-2016
C.E.O. & Founder
Milestone Brands, LLC
4-2013 - 1-2016
C.E.O.
Deep Eddy Vodka
5-2010 - 8-2012
President
Young's Market Company
6-2008 - 5-2010
VP and GM
Pernod Ricard
8-2007 - 1-2008
President
Boz Spirits
In the press

Media appearances

The Liquor Store Podcast: Episode 75 – “Acquiring, Innovating & Building Spirit Brands” (featuring Eric Dopkins, CEO & Founder of Milestone Brands, LLC). Featured in The Liquor Store Podcast (Libsyn)
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ABL Confirms Annual Meeting Keynote – Eric Dopkins, CEO & Founder of Milestone Brands, LLC to Speak. Featured in American Beverage Licensees (ABL)
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Education
1988 - 1992
Bachelor's degree
California State University, Chico
2001 - 2001
Executive Food Industry Management
University of Southern California
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