Our Story
In 1946, G. Louis Vitale risked everything he had to found G&M Distributors, Inc. His first supplier was the Schlitz Brewery of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vitale named the company after his family “G” (Guy) and “M” (Marguerite, Margot, Mike, and Marcia).
After its humble beginnings in Galesburg, Illinois the company expanded into various beverages and bottling companies. The company remains headquartered in Galesburg and now represents over 30 suppliers including Anheuser-Busch, The Gallo Family, PepsiCo, Pabst Brewing, and others.
Guy L. Vitale, Jr. served as the company’s general manager from 1973 – 2010. He returned to the family business following time in the U.S. Peace Corps (Equador). Guy also spent time in St. Louis, MO as a history teacher and football coach, while obtaining a Masters in Business Administration from Washington University.
Guy was well known for G&M in the beverage industry and community. He also had a reputation as a community servant. He donated his time and money to numerous local charities.
Adam G. Vitale is the company’s current President. He returned to the Galesburg area in January 2008. He has industry experience with Republic-National Distributing Co. of Washington, DC. Additionally, Adam obtained his Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
The company services a twenty-four county region in western Illinois and remains family owned. G&M is still true to its core values of taking care of its family of employees. The company continues to be an integral part of its community and consistently gives back.
We’re proud of our family of employees, our history, and our community.
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Don't miss Craftapalooza 3 weeks from today at The Flight Deck Bar & Grill at CSC in Rochelle! Saturday February 11th 11am-2pm. Bring your appetite and thirst, FREE to attend! FREE Craft Beer samples/tastings from local Brewery’s, including Lena Brewing Company, Byers Brewing Company, Backpocket Brewing, DESTIHL Brewery & Riggs Beer Company with G & M Distributors, Inc. PLUS great food from Ralfie's BBQ and Catering, The Flight Deck, CheeseKake Ko., Brandi's Berries & make your own pretzels!
Shop local vendors: AM and PM H**p Farm, Midwestern Clothing Company, Tupperware, Pink Zebra Beth Kvool, Rural Earth Creations, Simply Aesthetic, Kinzee-Doo Custom Creations, Koke Country Wood Creations, Pirate Mom Soapworks, Shane Huber - State Farm Insurance Agent, Mary Kay (Wendi Schafer), Two Hens in a Barn, Down Range LLC, Hydro Air Technologies Janesville WI, Josh Williams - COUNTRY Financial, Lori Ortman Crafts, Fireside Bakery and MORE!
Bring the kids to stuff a pet with Teddy Mountain Rockford IL, and Studio C Dance will be performing!
Something for everyone, eat, drink and shop all in one place at Craftapalooza FREE to attend with YOUR Number 1 Choice for Country 102.3 The Coyote, The Best of the 70s 80s & 90s SuperHits 93.5 & Flight Deck Bar & Grill at CSC!
Craftapalooza is coming up Saturday February 11th from 11am till 2pm at The Flight Deck Bar & Grill at CSC in Rochelle! Something for everyone, shop local crafters, vendors and local businesses, sample craft beer from local brewery’s, great food from make your own pretzels, Cheesecake from CheeseKake Ko. to local BBQ from Ralfie's BBQ and Catering and full menu from The Flight Deck Bar & Grill. PLUS live music AND it’s all FREE to attend with 102.3 The Coyote!
Along with Lena Brewing Company, G & M Distributors, Inc. – featuring Backpocket, Desthil and Riggs & Byers Brewing Company AND so much MORE!
LISTEN: The holidays are here and it’s time to think about you get togethers. G & M Distributors, Inc. president Adam Vitale gave us some great recipes for different cocktails for your event. Adam joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News” to talk about the special holiday drinks. You can find all the drink ingredients and recipes on the G & M Distributors, Inc. page.
✨𝑮&𝑴 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 Annual Holiday Party🍻
We absolutely loved hosting this group in our Conference Center this season!
Start planning your seasonal festivities and get your party on the books for next year!
📞 𝟑𝟎𝟗-𝟐𝟕𝟕-𝟏𝟑𝟑𝟒 for more information and schedule a tour 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!
🎄𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 from us to you. 🤍
G & M Distributors, Inc.
Thanksgiving wine & food pairings with Chris Ashby from G & M Distributors, Inc. Thanks, Chris! I need my Coleman cot!
Chuck O'Brien In The Morning 102.3 The Coyote SuperHits 93.5
Thanksgiving wine & food pairings with Chris Ashby from G & M Distributors, Inc. Thanks, Chris! I need my Coleman cot!
Chuck O'Brien In The Morning 102.3 The Coyote SuperHits 93.5
Thanksgiving wine & food pairings with Chris Ashby from G & M Distributors, Inc. Thanks, Chris! I need my Coleman cot!
Chuck O'Brien In The Morning 102.3 The Coyote SuperHits 93.5
80x25ft, 38.5 hours, really old brick and a whole lotta paint! Dad and I just finished our biggest mural yet. This job challenged me physically and mentally. Because of the scale and location, I wasn’t able to use a projector so I had to do a grid and It took a heck of a lot of concentration. I’m really happy with how it turned out and I’m also really happy I didn’t kill my Dad (or he killed me)! Thank you G & M Distributors, Inc. and Seminary Street Pub for letting us livin up this wall.
Stella Artois Experience Galesburg Sherwin-Williams
THANK YOU to all who went went all out for our Halloween Bash this Friday! Shout out to our band: The Memphis Dives & G**O Escape Inc. & axe throwing. Here are our winners of the costume contest sponsored by G & M Distributors, Inc. in the following categories:
Best of show- ghost busters (missing their ghost)
Scariest- scare & crow
Best group/duo- Freddie Mercury & Brian May
Funniest- Ryan Crane
Cutest- Peter Pan & Wendy (missing little Tinker bell)
Most creative- Friday night vs. Saturday morning
Best performance- Jack & Rose from Titanic
💀We will see everyone back again next year!🎃
Costume or no costume, come have some fun at the Halloween party! (RSVP HERE:
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For those who dress to impress, you just might win big! We will be giving out raffles all night of Reserve apparel and gift cards, along with Reserve & DESTIHL Brewery gift cards thanks to G & M Distributors, Inc. for the costume contest at 9PM.
👏 Give a huge shout out to our special guest judges:
Kyle Rohweder
Diane Behn VandeSande
Peter Schwartzman
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our celebration! We have been blessed these last 6 years. Thank you to Chicago Mule, Lena Brewing Company and G & M Distributors, Inc. for helping us celebrate!!
Please help us congratulate Steve Grier of Kewanee, one of our Michelob Ultra Fire Pit winners! Thank you G & M Distributors, Inc. for a great summer of promotional opportunities!
🎃💀👻Reserve Artisan Ales Halloween Party👻💀🎃
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Get your friends and your best costume and meet us there for tons of fun! Live music by The Memphis Dives, Storm Shelter Pub mobile axe throwing & escape room, multiple category costume contests with best of show winning $200 in gift cards, & MORE!
Shout out to our sponsor: G & M Distributors, Inc.
Announcing again, in case you missed these amazing businesses being honored last month at our annual event!
I present our 2022 Chamber Annual Dinner Award winners...
✨✨𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀✨✨
G & M Distributors, Inc./Courteous Jerk
photographed is Adam Vitale
✨✨𝙉𝙊𝙉𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙁𝙄𝙏 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀✨✨
Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
photographed is LeeAnn Porter
Let's give them a round of applause! 👏👏👏 The nomination list was impressive! Congrats to everyone out there who gives of their time, talent and resources to make a difference in our community!
📢 Abby Colvin stopping by to say…
- Tuesday Lunch and Learn: Midwest Bank
12:00-1:00
Midwest Bank Seminary St. Galesburg
🎟 galesburgil.chambermaster.com/events/details/young-professional-network-lunch-learn-september-20-2022-5620
- Wednesday Network at Night: Midwest Bank
5:30-7:00
Reserve Artisan Ales
🎟 FREE ADMISSION
- Thursday Business After Hours: G & M Distributors
5:00-7:00
G & M Distributors, Inc.
🎟 RSVP ONLY
IF YOU ATTEND ALL THREE, YOU GET A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE YEAR!
