Tito’s executive joins Distillery No. 209 as president

San Francisco’s Distillery No. 209 has appointed a former executive of Tito’s Handmade Vodka as the gin producer’s new company president.

San Francisco’s Distillery No.209 is looking to extend its presence overseas with the appointment of Jeff Hodson as president

Jeff Hodson, who most recently served as Tito’s western region vice-president, will now oversee operations of the Californian distillery situated on San Francisco’s iconic Pier 50.

As the world’s only distillery built over water, Distillery No. 209 produces an eponymous flagship gin as well as a Passover gin and vodka and a Barrel Reserve range.

In his new position as president, Hodson will handle all operations, sales and marketing for the distillery, with a focus on establishing distributor partnerships both domestically and overseas.

Prior to his role at Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hodson managed a variety of brand portfolios at Kobrand, Pernod Ricard and Spirits Marque One (Svedka Vodka).