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Stateside Brands

Craft spirits built on bold vision, American quality, and pure innovation.

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Food & Beverage
Founded 2016
Philadelphia, PA
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Profile last updated: July 2026

About Stateside Brands

Food & BeverageFounded 2016

Stateside Brands was founded in 2016 in Philadelphia, PA, by two sets of brothers: Matt and Bryan Quigley and Clement and Zach Pappas. Driven by a bold vision to make the highest quality craft vodka in America, Stateside Vodka is meticulously crafted from 100% U.S. grown corn and pot-distilled seven times to deliver a velvety smooth mouthfeel. Building on the success of its award-winning vodka, Stateside Brands introduced Stateside Vodka Sodas in 2021, a refreshing and flavorful line of ready-to-drink cocktails crafted with premium vodka, real fruit juice, sparkling water, and natural flavors. In 2022 Stateside Brands launched Surfside, a line of award-winning premium iced tea + vodka, lemonade + vodka and green tea + vodka canned cocktails recognized for its delicious full flavor taste and sunset stripes on the can for good vibes ahead.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryFood & Beverage
  • Founded2016
  • HeadquartersPhiladelphia, PA
  • Certifications2

What Sets Us Apart

Founder-Led Innovation

Built by two sets of brothers with a shared vision, Stateside Brands demonstrates the collaborative spirit and mutual respect that comes from family-driven entrepreneurship, creating a workplace where everyone is invested in collective success.

Award-Winning Quality Culture

From seven-times pot-distilled vodka to multiple award-winning product lines, Stateside's commitment to excellence sets the standard for employee pride and craftsmanship in every role.

Rapid Growth & Opportunity

Scaling from flagship vodka to multiple premium product lines in just 6 years shows dynamic career growth potential, with team members building a rapidly expanding American craft brand.

Our Culture

The lived experience at Stateside Brands

High-Energy Collaboration

Every day at Stateside feels electric. The team brings infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm to their work, collaborating openly and pushing each other to achieve more together than anyone could alone.

Creative Problem-Solving

We embrace bold ideas and encourage experimentation. Team members are empowered to challenge conventions and find innovative solutions, knowing that leadership backs their creativity and learning from failures is part of growth.

People-First Authenticity

From founders to individual contributors, people are genuine and care deeply about one another. The culture is built on real relationships, transparency, and the belief that when you care for your team, they do their best work.

Shared Mission & Purpose

Working here means being part of something meaningful. Every team member understands how their contributions fuel Stateside Brands's mission and can see the tangible impact of their work on products and customers they genuinely believe in.

Founder-Led Values Consistency

Despite scaling from a handful of co-founders to 240 employees, the founding team remains actively involved and deeply committed to maintaining the same core values. Leadership is visible, accessible, and walking the walk.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Stateside Brands

BoldInnovativeAuthenticCollaborativeAmericanCraftGrowthEnergyPurposefulCommunity-Rooted

Frequently Asked Questions about Stateside Brands

Common questions about working at Stateside Brands, their culture, and benefits.

Stateside Brands was founded by two sets of brothers with a bold vision to create the highest quality craft spirits using 100% American ingredients. Our commitment to meticulous craftsmanship—like pot-distilling our vodka seven times—combined with our innovative product line (vodka, vodka sodas, and iced tea + vodka) sets us apart. Plus, we've been recognized as a Most Loved Workplace®, which reflects our commitment to creating an exceptional culture.

Yes, we're growing rapidly and regularly hire across multiple departments including sales, marketing, operations, product development, and leadership roles. Visit our careers page on the Most Loved Workplace® platform or our LinkedIn jobs section to see current openings and apply.

Our culture is characterized by high energy, authenticity, and genuine care. We've been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace for Innovation and Culture Excellence. Employees consistently highlight the amazing people, supportive leadership, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on products they believe in. From ownership down, there's a commitment to creating an environment where people can bring their best selves to work.

Stateside Brands is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, where we started in 2016. Philadelphia isn't just where we work—it's where we grew and built our community. In 2024, we relocated our headquarters to a 34,000 SF space in Market East at 1100 Ludlow Street.

Since our launch in 2016, we've grown from a handful of founders to 240 employees. We've achieved 5.3 million cases in volume, expanded our product line to include Stateside Vodka Soda and Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka, and earned recognition as a Top Workplace and Most Loved Workplace®. Our founders maintain that our core values haven't changed despite our rapid growth.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.