BENTONVILLE, AR, March 16, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Roger L. Gildehaus, founder of Macadoodles, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for a prominent feature in the Texas Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on February 11, 2026.

With over five decades of excellence in business management, retail operations and customer service, Mr. Gildehaus has made an indelible mark on the beverage industry. Having founded Macadoodles in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1997, he leverages keen insights from his comprehensive 25-year corporate tenure at Walmart to cultivate sustainable business growth, foster the well-being of his employees, and engage with the broader community through a unified passion for beer, wine and spirits.

At Macadoodles, Mr. Gildehaus operates by the creed of "Lead by example," a leadership principle instilled by Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, who served as a close mentor and enabled Mr. Gildehaus to gain invaluable insights into retail and customer service operations that molded his business acumen. Applying the lessons he learned under Mr. Walton's tutelage, Mr. Gildehaus discovered a gap in the liquor market – dominated by small, high-priced liquor stores with limited selections – and sought to create a larger establishment with an extensive assortment of products, such as craft beers, fine wines and spirits, at competitive prices. His and his team's commitment to exceptional customer service has transformed Macadoodles into a community staple, and they currently boast 14 franchise and two corporate stores across the nation.

Prior to founding Macadoodles, Mr. Gildehaus worked at Walmart from 1973 until his retirement from the company in 1998. Commencing his tenure as an assistant store manager, he climbed the corporate ranks to become the vice president of the merchandising division by 1986. During this period, Mr. Gildehaus developed his mentorship under Mr. Walton, traveling extensively with him to gain hands-on experience across diverse markets that would later inform his leadership style. In this regard, Mr. Gildehaus sought to embody Mr. Walton's business philosophy of being different and better than his competitors while consistently delivering high-quality customer service.

Alongside his responsibilities at Macadoodles, Mr. Gildehaus dedicates significant time to community outreach and fundraising. The company hosts two charity events annually for Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and has contributed over $1 million to the organization. Similarly, he and his team actively support the neighboring community of Bella Vista, Arkansas, an area renowned for its golf courses. Here, Macadoodles has sponsored events for the men's and women's nine-hole groups, providing gift cards as prizes and raising funds for charity while supporting the local golfing community.

To attest to its success, excellence and longevity in the industry, Macadoodles was named the Retailer of the Year by Beverage Dynamics in 2023 and 2024, and was also among the Top 100 Retailers in 2018. Earlier, Mr. Gildehaus received national recognition from Market Watch Magazine, including Retailer of the Year in 2016, Merchandiser of the Year in 2012 and the Leader Award in 2006.

Looking toward the future, Mr. Gildehaus aims to continue expanding Macadoodles across the Midwest, with the ambition to enter the Texas market. In 2026 and beyond, he would also like to promote his three founding principles: offering the best product selections, providing competitive pricing, and delivering services that exceed customer expectations.

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