date:Oct 09, 2012
we begin a new chapter of developing the company for sustainable, long-term success, said Columbia chief executive Gregg Christiansen, who will become the company's chairman. I am confident this ownership change will be good for Columbia, our suppliers, our employees and our communities.
Columbia as it exists today was formed from a 2008 merger between Columbia Distributing and Mt. Hood Beverage, both of Portland, and Gold River Distributing of Medford.
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