Breakthru Beverage, a beverage wholesaler for spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic brands, has promoted its previous executive vice president of Breakthru South Carolina to lead as East region president.  

Barry Thompson will adopt oversight of Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida, in addition to South Carolina.  

“We’re proud to recognize and promote a proven leader within our organization,” Julian Burzynski, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Breakthru Beverage Group, said in the release. “Barry combines strong commercial and general manager experience with a track record for developing high-performing teams, building trusted partnerships and creating a winning culture. As we continue to drive a bigger, stronger, bolder Breakthru, I am confident that he is well-positioned to lead our East Region to even greater success.” 

With more than 25 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry, Thompson focuses on customer-focused and relationship-driven leadership, according to the release. Prior to Breakthru, he held a leadership role at Diageo and Charmer Sunbelt, as well as beginning his career at PepsiCo.  

In his previous South Carolina role, Thompson led the company’s year-over-year growth while maintaining customer and supplier relationships. In the new role, his focus will be set on accelerating performance and delivering execution excellence,  

“I am excited to step into this role and work with the exceptional teams we have in place across the entire East Region,” Thompson said. “Breakthru has tremendous momentum, talented people and a focused growth strategy that I’m energized to support and lead in the region. I look forward to working closely with our customers, suppliers and partners to further build their brands and growth ambitions, while strengthening Breakthru’s position as an industry leader.”

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North Charleston, SC — Reveer, a locally based 30-person civil engineering and planning firm, celebrated the opening of its new office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2026. Several city and community representatives participated in the ceremony, including North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess and Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin.

The new Park Circle office represents a significant milestone for Reveer as the firm continues to grow and deepen its investment in the Lowcountry. The centrally located space supports Reveer’s collaborative work culture and enhances its ability to serve municipal partners, public agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders across the region. The Class A+ office provides room for future growth and is strategically situated near Park Circle, Noisette, Battery Park, and Centre Pointe – areas where Reveer has supported key redevelopment and infrastructure efforts in North Charleston.

“This office reflects both our growth and our commitment to North Charleston and the local communities we serve,” said Rhett Reidenbach, President & CEO of Reveer Group. “Our team is grateful for the partners who have supported us along the way, and we look forward to continuing to deliver thoughtful, community-minded engineering solutions from our new home in Park Circle.”

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