GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, August 29, 2025—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, today announced a $20,000 corporate donation to The Pontchartrain Conservancy, reinforcing its growing focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. The contribution comes ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a pivotal moment in Louisiana’s history that continues to underscore the urgent need for resilient coastlines and sustainable environmental practices.
“As someone who has called Louisiana home my entire life, I know how deeply Hurricane Katrina shaped our communities and our coastlines. Twenty years later, it’s meaningful to stand with The Pontchartrain Conservancy in protecting and restoring the places that mean so much to us,” said Darren Chiasson, Louisiana State Executive Vice President, RNDC. “RNDC is committed to be the most valuable partner to all we serve, including investing in the resilience of Louisiana’s coastline for generations to come.”
The Pontchartrain Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and coastal restoration through scientific research, education, and advocacy. Its work has been critical in addressing the challenges of land loss, and rising sea levels, including leading the Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy, which has been adopted nationally. They have restored 567 acres of wetlands and planted 114,949+ trees.
“Pontchartrain Conservancy has been leading the efforts for science-backed coastal restoration since Hurricane Katrina in 2005,” said Regina Wilkins, Director of Development & Communications at The Pontchartrain Conservancy. “We are so grateful for Republic National Distributing Company’s generous gift supporting our efforts to research and restore the Multiple Lines of Defense protecting us from future storms. We are honored to partner with Republic to build a healthy and sustainable Louisiana for everyone.”
For more information on The Pontchartrain Conservancy, visit www.scienceforourcoast.org.
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About Republic National Distributing Company
As a leading national beverage distributor in wine and spirits, RNDC has established its reputation by bringing the industry’s brightest talent together, consistently igniting opportunities for our suppliers, customers, and associates. Our expansive national reach empowers suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers, elevating their brands and connecting them with their target consumers. Operating in the District of Columbia and 39 states across the United States, we are committed to being the most valuable partner to all we serve.
With roots extending before Prohibition and a footprint spanning from local to national, digital to DTC, we are ushering in a new era of wine and spirits distribution within the three-tier system. At RNDC, we work in that rare space where commitment to craft meets unrelenting quality. Fueled by passion, we are raising the bar for beverage alcohol distribution—elevating spirits and sales across our value chain.
To learn more, visit www.rndc-usa.com or contact Kanchan Kinkade, Vice President, Corporate Communications, at Kanchan.Achar@rndc-usa.com.