
Jorge Torres
Sales Director, Southern Beverage Co., Inc.
With over 27 years of dedicated experience in the beverage industry, Jorge Torres specializes in expanding market share, building exceptional sales teams, and fostering meaningful customer relationships. His versatile background includes deep knowledge of on-premise sales, space planning, draught management, and top-tier customer service. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he utilizes his bilingual communication skills to bridge connections with diverse customers while seamlessly coordinating internal sales and delivery networks. When he isn't driving industry growth, Jorge cherishes time spent with his wife of 29 years and their two daughters. Deeply rooted in his faith and community, he is an active member of Centenary UMC and a volunteer with multiple local groups. He also stays energized through weightlifting, and sharing his passion by helping others reach their personal goals.
Dawn Barron
Operations Manager
When Southern Beverage Company purchased Southwest Distributors, Inc. in December 2025, she had been employed with Southwest Distributors, Inc. since 1997. She was initially hired as Shelf Set Manager. Over the years, she has served as Human Resources Manager, assisted with Sign Shop, and worked with both Fleet and Inventory Management. She later transitioned to Sales Manager and served as General Manager for the last 12 years in the Summit and Natchez locations.
She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in December 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management.

