Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> January 27, 2003

John Nau Iii – Silver Eagle Distributors Lp

JOHN L. NAU III is President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Under his direction, Silver Eagle has become one of the nation's largest distributors of Anheuser- Busch products and Houston's number one beer distributor. With over 600 employees and offices in Houston, Conroe, Cypress and Rosenberg, Silver Eagle distributes Anheuser-Busch and Modelo brand products throughout the Houston area. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed him to a four-year term as Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. He also serves as the Chairman of the Texas Historical Commission, a position appointed by the Governor of Texas that he has held since 1995. Mr. Nau's commitment to service is apparent through a broad spectrum of participation in civic, community, and philanthropic organizations. His involvement includes Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Partnership, Board of Trustees of Baylor College of Medicine, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civil War Preservation Trust, Charter Member of the Monticello Cabinet - Charlottesville, Virginia, Texas State History Museum Advisory Committee, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Advisory Board and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mr. Nau is a 1968 graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. Currently, he serves as Vice President of the College Foundation of the University, and most recently served as Chairman of the College of Arts and Sciences Campaign. He has also served on the Board of Managers of the Alumni Association. Profile
TWST: Give us a quick overview of Silver Eagle Distributors.

Mr. Nau: We are a distributor of Anheuser-Busch and Modelo beers

in three counties in the Houston metropolitan area. We have