Founded in 1951 by Bill Jones and Sam Theis.  Known as Bill and Sam's originally, then Sandpoint Distributing, and finally incorporated as Bill Jones Distributors in 1970.  Our history is long and colorful.  Our warehouse was originally located on Sand Creek in Sandpoint, just past the historical train depot that still stands.  Watch this site for stories from the past and plans for the future.  The names of employees from the past bring back some great memories.  Guys like Jerry Kramer, Rudy Mead, Mike Winslow, Bill Currie, Wes Olson, Tim McDonnell, John Conlan, Ed Arndt, Dave Hottell, Neal Shoemaker, Emmett Jones, Leon Anderson, Duffy Walker, Kenny Payne, Tom McGhee, Jack McDonnell, Adam Tate, John Rust, and others have worked and played here.  

Historic brands like Bohemian and Highlander have come and gone.  But great brands like Pabst Blue Ribbon, Rainier, Heineken, Anchor Steam, Samuel Adams, Moose Drool, Pyramid, Guinness, Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada, Laughing Dog and more have taken their place.  Click on Our Products to travel to the websites of these and other great breweries.