Our story
Built in Arizona. Built for Arizona.
Copper State Beverage Company was founded on a simple belief — great beverages deserve great distribution. We connect the producers who craft them with the accounts that serve them.
Arizona roots, statewide reach
Copper State Beverage Company was born from a deep love of the craft beverage industry and a conviction that Arizona's bars, restaurants, and retailers deserved a distribution partner who truly understood their business.
Founded in the heart of Phoenix, we've spent years building relationships across the state — from the craft breweries of Flagstaff to the wine bars of Scottsdale, from the dive bars of Tucson to the resort accounts of Sedona.
Today we represent producer partners and serve retail accounts statewide, with a team that's passionate about every brand in our portfolio.
What drives us
Our values
Partnership First
We treat every producer and retailer as a long-term partner, not a transaction. Our success is measured by yours.
Arizona Proud
We live and work in the communities we serve. Local knowledge and relationships are our competitive advantage.
Quality Portfolio
We're selective about the brands we represent. Every product in our portfolio meets our standard for quality and market fit.
Reliable Delivery
On-time, accurate delivery across all 15 Arizona counties. When you need product, we show up.
Statewide distribution coverage
We serve all 15 Arizona counties with dedicated sales reps and reliable logistics.
Greater Phoenix
Maricopa County — bars, restaurants, hotels, and grocery
Tucson & Southern AZ
Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties
Northern Arizona
Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, and surrounding areas
East Valley & Beyond
Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and rural eastern counties
The people behind it
Meet our founders
Copper State was built by industry veterans who knew Arizona's beverage market from the inside out.
Dr. anthony and isabella nitz
Founders
Founded by husband-and-wife team Anthony and Isabella Nitz, our company was built around a simple idea: emerging beverage producers deserve a distribution partner that is as invested in growing their brand as they are. Anthony is a US Army veteran that brings a diverse background in cybersecurity leadership, technology, business, and education. He holds a Doctor of Cybersecurity and an MBA and has spent his career leading teams and solving complex operational challenges within some of the world's largest organizations. His experience managing highly regulated environments, developing efficient processes, implementing technology and automation, and leading large-scale business operations brings a disciplined and modern approach to beverage distribution. Isabella brings an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven perspective to the company. Having owned and operated multiple businesses, she understands firsthand what it takes to build a company, earn customer trust, adapt to changing markets, and turn relationships into sustainable growth. Combined with years of experience in sales, customer engagement, and relationship building, she brings a practical understanding of both sides of the business relationship—from the challenges faced by growing producers to the importance of providing exceptional service to customers. Her strength lies in connecting with people, understanding what they need, and developing relationships that extend far beyond a single transaction. That entrepreneurial experience is particularly valuable in an industry built around independent producers, buyers, restaurants, retailers, and the communities they serve. Together, Anthony and Isabella combine operational discipline with relationship-driven sales to create a different kind of distribution company.
"Two founders. One mission. A lot of good drinks along the way."
Ready to work together?
Whether you're a producer looking for distribution or a retailer looking to expand your selection, we'd love to talk.