Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Retirement of J.B. Jarboe II, Partner & General Manager of Oklahoma

MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced the retirement of J.B. Jarboe II, Partner & General Manager of Oklahoma, effective October 31, 2025.

“As J.B. begins this exciting new chapter, we celebrate a remarkable career defined by leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to our customers and community,” said Matthew Metz, President, Central Region, Southern Glazer’s. “His impact on our Oklahoma business and the broader industry will be felt for years to come, and we’re proud to carry forward the strong foundation he and his family have built over the past six decades.”

Jarboe has made a lasting impact throughout his impressive 33-year career in the beverage alcohol industry. His career started in 1992 as he joined his family’s business, Jarboe Sales Company, founded by his grandfather, Joe R. Jarboe, in 1959. As co-owner alongside his father, John B. Jarboe, the company expanded under their leadership from a 1,000-stock inventory to a leading distributor offering over 7,600 products, meeting the demands of locals and the growth of craft and international brands.

In 2018, Jarboe joined Southern Glazer’s after Jarboe Sales Company integrated into its Oklahoma market, where he assumed the position of Partner & General Manager of Oklahoma. Under his management at Southern Glazer’s, the Oklahoma market expanded its customer base to serve more than 7,000 accounts in the state. The venture resulted in a strategic success for Oklahoma customers, giving them access to Southern Glazer’s industry-leading data insights and an expanded selection of world-class suppliers, all while maintaining Jarboe’s values of customer service, honesty, and respect.

Michael Rosson, Senior Vice President, Oklahoma Sales, will continue to lead the Oklahoma business and will report to Derek Teter, Senior Vice President/General Manager of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.

Southern Glazer’s extends its sincere gratitude to J.B. for his outstanding leadership and years of dedicated service, and wishes him all the best in his next chapter.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.