Empire Merchants Executive and Leadership Team

Eric Pfeil, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Empire Merchants, directs the overarching strategic vision for the premier wine and spirits distributor in the metropolitan New York area. Overseeing the integration of complex supply chain logistics and supplier partnerships, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures the company maintains its market-leading position. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to drive long-term growth and operational efficiency across all facilities. By optimizing the distribution network, Eric Pfeil directly impacts the ability of the organization to supply over 7,000 unique beverage products to thousands of local restaurants and retail outlets. Pfeil manages the high-level execution of corporate goals, ensuring that the business model remains responsive to the evolving demands of the regional hospitality industry while upholding the legacy of quality service established since the inception of the firm.

Terrence Arlotta, the Chief Financial Officer at Empire Merchants, governs the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and risk management, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains the necessary liquidity to support its extensive inventory of over 7,000 beverage products. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to provide actionable insights that guide the executive team in making informed investment decisions regarding warehouse infrastructure and technology upgrades. By maintaining rigorous financial controls, Terrence Arlotta directly impacts the long-term stability and profitability of the partnership between the owning families. Arlotta manages the budgetary requirements for the entire workforce, ensuring that financial resources align with the strategic objectives of the firm as it continues to serve the diverse needs of the metropolitan New York hospitality and retail sectors.

John Magliocco, the Chief Operating Officer at Empire Merchants, manages the daily functionality of the state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facilities located in Queens and Brooklyn. Overseeing the sophisticated warehouse management and sortation systems, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that every case of wine or spirits moves efficiently from global supplier partners to the trade. This leadership role involves refining the logistics framework to guarantee next-business-day delivery for over 10,000 area customers. By streamlining internal processes, John Magliocco directly supports the operational scale required to handle thousands of unique beverage alcohol products. Magliocco drives the implementation of advanced technology to track inventory accuracy and warehouse throughput, ensuring that the distribution center maintains peak performance levels to meet the high-volume demands of the metropolitan New York market while minimizing delivery lead times.

Nathan Gross, the President at Empire Merchants, focuses on the expansion of market reach and the cultivation of relationships with key retail and hospitality accounts. Overseeing the sales force and customer engagement initiatives, the President ensures that the company effectively communicates the value of its vast portfolio to thousands of bars, hotels, and nightclubs. This leadership role involves identifying new growth opportunities within the metropolitan New York area to increase the footprint of the distributor. By aligning sales strategies with the operational capabilities of the warehouse, Nathan Gross directly impacts the revenue growth of the organization. Gross manages the development of trade programs that enhance brand visibility for global supplier partners, ensuring that the company remains the preferred partner for businesses seeking reliable access to premium wine and spirits across the entire regional market.