In 1963, when the world's largest brewer required a world-class distribution system to deliver its best-in-class beverages from its flagship St. Louis hub across the Mississippi River, Anheuser-Busch partnered with Grey Eagle Distributors. Owned by David Stokes since 2005, Grey Eagle has expanded rapidly through disciplined territory growth, state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure, and portfolio diversification.

Today, Grey Eagle is recognized as an industry leader and one of the largest beverage distributors in the Midwest. From its dedicated Illinois distribution center in Belleville, Grey Eagle's local workforce supplies 852 licensed retailers with a diverse catalog ranging from world-famous heritage lagers to craft beers, imports, boutique spirits, wines, sodas, and energy drinks.