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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.
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