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WHAT WE DO
The purpose of Unity Spirits is to support unity, focus on local communities and to celebrate life – this philosophy touches every aspect of our company. From our giving model to our company culture and our commitment, to where and how we do business, we see our model as a vehicle to make a tangible impact.
As an entity, we commit 10% of our revenues toward addressing the needs of the communities where we live, work and conduct business. Simply put, our goal is to support unity. Through our Compel America grant program, we promote organizations successfully improving the human conditions. To learn more about our impact, please click here.
Quality Ingredients
Impact starts with how we operate. That means taking into account our partners and consumers during every phase of our product’s lifecycle—from its inception to its distilling, to distribution and sale. We believe in quality; we are into great tasting smooth spirits; we’re into local ingredients; we’re into treating those who are part of our supply chain with respect and teamwork.
To ensure that anyone who touches our products is well-treated, we work with suppliers to uphold a code of conduct that supports Unity.
Good Business
The old standard is, well, getting old. By empowering the people who support our distributing, selling and consuming our products, we focus on building lasting relationships, and ensuring that our products come to life with a purpose.
We demand fair, inclusive, sustainable working conditions, and we’re changing the purpose of enjoying a product for the better.
Good Deeds
Each year, we provide targeted grants to local non-profits. Whether it’s volunteering, donating products and services or just providing financial assistance, we’re committed to helping answer the needs of the communities where we live, work and play.
OUR STORY
Unity Spirits is a concept and a statement that “we are all in this together.” We as a community should never strive to restrict our resources, create boundaries by neighborhoods or engage in actions that do not strengthen partnership or collaboration among diverse communities where possible.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, our founders saw the divisiveness and despair at a level not experienced before in their lifetimes. The old saying that “there is strength in unity” got us thinking. Unity is different for every neighborhood, town, city, and even demographic.
To achieve success, we want to do more to make a difference locally. As a result, for our next venture we decided to merge our love of celebrationswith a community investment business model. Each customer’s purchase will give back directly to their local charities, providing support and services to make their community better. We named the company ‘Unity Spirits’ to represent the spirit of togetherness, optimism, and determination that we’d experienced during the times of our youth.
Leadership
Fred Ferrara
ceo
Fred is a seasoned Wine and Spirit professional with a proven track record of excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With his forty plus years experience Fred is known to have a keen ability to quickly assess issues and bring them to a positive conclusion. Fred has climbed the ladder from a distributor sales representative to General Manager of a major New York City Wine and Spirit company and finally the Northeast Region Manager of a major American spirit producer.
Brian Kuiken
cfo
Brian has spent his life in finance and project management. His experience with managing goals and objectives versus return on investment has followed through the various industries he has placed his skills .
Mike Kogan
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Experienced Management Professional within the Marketing and technology industries. A Skilled entrepreneur highly experienced with Google Optimization, Advertising, E-Commerce, and Paid Placement. The holder of two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Business / Commerce and Psychology.
Dustin Skartved
Distiller
Dustin Skartved is the master distiller at Citrus Distillers. His philosophy is to use quality products and processes in every step of the spirits project, beginning with fermentation and distilling test recipes, graphic label design, licensing and TTB label registration and bottling.
Frank D’Acunto
Consultant
Part of the Triumvirate that created Americana Vodka. I have worked in the Television Production business close to 35 years at a variety of Networks which included: HBO, MTV, ESPN, BET, VH-1, Comedy Central, PBS, Reuters any many more. I have had the opportunity to Direct some shows but the majority of my work, has been as the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/EIC
Vin D’Acunto
Consultant
35 year veteran of the wine and spirits industry in Metro NY. Schooled in all aspects of the business from restaurant inventory to product development. Specialties: Sales, brand production, marketing and advertising, import/export. Master of wine. Industry innovation and creating new categories. Author of "The Spirited Chef" (tasty recipes with spirits).
Todd Glassberg
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An experienced "Builder, Manager and Revenue Generator" with 30+ years of Experience. Whether working with new Startups or expanding established Businesses, Todd has the innate ability to listen, understand, design and deliver the Big Picture. Assembling solutions that create synergistic relationships based on b2b requirements, people, technology, with a focus of reusable practical implementations that build value on capital; whether intellectual or economic .
Pam Ferrera
Sales & Marketing
Solid, experienced professional with proven track record of increasing revenue and exceeding goals. Anxious to leverage diverse skills, knowledge and abilities to add value for new environments. Strong aptitude for transferring skills and having an immediate positive impact. High energy, self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude and keen eye for establishing key business relationships. Expertise in business development with consistent success rate. 25 years experience in the liquor industry
Anastasia Mykytchuk
Social Media
International communicator with an eye for consumer messaging. Excellent ability to present concepts visually through multiple languages and meanings. A motivated artist with a positive and professional approach to management and communication.
