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My Background

I've been lucky enough to be one of those individuals that gets paid to do what I love.  Since 2005, I've been pouring myself (pun intended, always) into the wine and spirits business and have gained substantial knowledge, skills and insights along the way.  One thing I know for sure - this business never stays the same and change is inevitable, if not relentless. 

Along the way, I have worked with and within some of the world's largest wine and spirits suppliers, distributors, and retailers.  Understanding areas of brand strategy and profitability, risk mitigation and planning, forecasting and sales leadership has provided me a high level of success and now, I look forward to sharing that with you.

My lead-from-the-front, "player's coach" mentality drives sustainable results while maintaining the foresight and flexibility to pivot mid-stride.  My passion has become leading brands and people to win after win, professionally and personally, maintaining honesty, humor and pragmatism throughout the journey.   

Wine and Spirits Consultant

Never skip tasting day...

Achievements

WSET II Wines/Spirits, with Distinction

SGWS Advanced Leadership Program Graduate

Diageo Golden Bar Nominee, Sales Director of the Year

Mentor - Glazer’s Mentorship Program

Founding Member - SGWS D&I Committee, Missouri

Key Skills

Leadership Development

Change Management

Communication in all Forms

Team Building

Collaborative Negotiating

Critical Decision Making

Planning and Strategy

Driving Accountability

Education

Experience

1999-2004

Missouri State University

Business Management Major

Human Resources Minor

2008-2012

Webster University

M.A., Business Management Leadership

2022-2024

Hard Truth Distillery

SVP, President of Sales

2024-Now

Toasted Stave Consulting Co.

Founder & CEO

2015-2022

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Director of Business Strategy -

Moet Hennessy

2013-2015

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Director of Sales -

Diageo and Moet Hennessy

2011-2013

Glazer's of Missouri

District Sales Manager, Off Premise

2005-2011

Glazer's of Missouri

Sales Representative, Off Premise

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