Our Story

J.C. Dodd Distributing was founded in 1948 by J.C. "Jack" Dodd in Easton, Maryland and changed its name to Kelly Distributors in February 2004. Kelly Distributors is currently owned and operated by the Kelly family, descendants of Robert Lee Hall, Jr., founder of Bob Hall, LLC. Our Company Distributes a world class portfolio of Beer, Wine, Spirts, and Non-Alcohol Beverages to Talbot, Queen Annes, Caroline, Dorchester, and Kent Counties of Maryland.

Our central location of Easton, located along Route 50 between Annapolis and Ocean City, is a popular tourist destination for its natural beauty and rich history. Named "the 8th Best Small Town in America," Easton, Maryland's 16,000+ residents enjoy the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay's tributaries in their backyards while maintaining access to large metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington and Wilmington.