The Working family began their family-owned beer business in December 1965. Milton Working and his wife, Sharon, incorporated under the name Working Beverage and purchased a small wholesaler in Evansville, Indiana, that distributed Schlitz, Old Milwaukee, and Carling Black Label. Throughout the years, Working Beverage acquired many different brands. From its humble beginnings, the Working family’s small business became the largest wholesaler in the Evansville market by 1981.
In 1984, the family incorporated under the name Working Distributors when they purchased a small Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in Posey County. In May 1987, they purchased another Anheuser-Busch wholesaler in Vanderburgh County. As a result of these acquisitions and steady growth, the company moved into a new facility in November 2002. The Working family wanted a location that reflected their core values. From the facility’s location to its design and construction, the concepts of service, efficiency, productivity, and expandability were paramount.
Working Distributors, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business. As the last wholesaler left in Evansville, Working Distributors will continue its leadership position with an outstanding portfolio of domestic, craft, import, and non-alcoholic brands. They are committed to maintaining strong ties to the community through continued involvement. Working Distributors is on track to be led by the third generation, with the core values and mission guiding them. The company’s commitment to providing outstanding service and quality products remains second to none.
With pride, dedication, and communication we recognize each individual’s contribution towards our company’s first priority – exceeding customer expectations. We strive to be the standard to which other sales and service companies are measured.
— The Working Family