About

Ken has dedicated his career to our beverage distribution business, getting his start in the warehouse and on the delivery trucks during high school and college, then moving successfully through the sales organization. Today, Ken is a third-generation owner, president and CEO committed to leveraging local market expertise and operational efficiency to deliver superior results.

Ken takes an active role in the beverage industry, having served on multiple boards and committees, including for 10 years on the Board of Directors for the NBWA. Ken received his BS in Economics from Boston College in 1983. Ken and his wife Karen have four children. Ken is an avid surfer, perpetually in search of the perfect wave.

Lou has been with the Mancini Companies since 2003 starting as Director of Finance and promoted to CFO in 2005. Lou serves on the Mancini Corporate Development, Investment and Beverage Unit Boards all of which are responsible for providing guidance and strategic direction to the Mancini Business Units.

Lou has worked in various industries to include manufacturing, financial services, technology and distribution. Companies include Worcester Textile, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance, Comtec Information Systems and Zebra Technologies. He has both a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryant University, and is a certified CPA.

Lou lives with his wife Lori and two children in Lincoln, Rhode Island. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending many events.

Al was hired as a Merchandiser in 1977 and has been employed at Rhode Island Distributing in numerous capacities ever since. Al was appointed General Sales Manager in 1986 and has served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing since 1998. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Rhode Island Hospitality Association and enjoys the game of golf.

Tom is an Executive V.P. of our Corporate Leadership Team and has led the strategic growth of our Northeast Beverage platform across the Connecticut and Rhode Island Markets since the inception in 2002. A born and bred Cantabrigian with deep family roots in Boston, he graduated from Yale College in 1989 and after living abroad, he spent 12 years with Diageo Beer Company in a myriad of strategic and commercial management roles in the U.S. and Europe. He is married to his high school sweetheart Deb with two college age daughters, Bailey and Ramsey!

Frank’s experience and knowledge in the beverage industry runs deep. Frank got his start while in high school working as a part-time store clerk for a large retailer and after graduation was promoted to store manager. Frank began working in the wholesale end of beverage business in 1979, starting as a route salesman for Providence Beverage, then a wine sales supervisor, and eventually general sales manager of the Rhode Island Distributing division. In 1990 Frank became the head of Centrex Distributors. Today, Frank oversees the warehouse and delivery arm of Mancini Beverage, striving to provide excellent, accurate, courteous, efficient and cost-effective customer service. He earned a degree in Business Management from Roger Williams University. On his days off Frank enjoys working around the house, gardening, cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Karen has been with Mancini Beverage since 1991, beginning her career as Assistant Office Manager and then working through several positions with various operational groups. Today, Karen is Vice President of Internal Operations with responsibility for key areas including Human Resources, Customer Service, IT and several others. Karen spent her undergraduate years at URI. She enjoys spending time with the family and the game of golf.