Biography

Merrilee Kick is the CEO/Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. The Carrollton, TX, company makes ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, and some private label brands.  The products are sold in all 50 states and 21 countries.  The company is family owned/operated and home to over 250 employees in the Dallas area.