Skurnik Veteran Valerie Masten on Building a Spritzer Brand
How a dynamic career in wholesale set up Skurnik’s former VP of sales for her new role in the supplier tier—with Hoxie Spritzer
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Moving From the Floor to Wine Event Promotions
Former wine director Jon McDaniel aims to connect producers and Chicago buyers in new ways
Patrick Cappiello Shifts From the Floor to Wine Brokering
While still consulting on beverage programs, the entrepreneurial somm builds a portfolio
Gramercy Tavern Veteran Juliette Pope on Becoming a Portfolio Manager
After 25 years on the floor, she’s perfecting the pitch for a professional audience at David Bowler Wine
Master Somm Emily Wines on Managing a Multi-state Concept
A recent move finds her at 30-unit Cooper’s Hawk overseeing consumer programs and staff training
How Dustin Wilson’s Restaurant Roles Set Him Up for Success as a Retailer
Calling on his customer service experience and industry connections were just the first step
L.A. Somm Taylor Parsons Explores His Entrepreneurial Side
How the star wine director turned a side hustle into a full-time hospitality consultancy
Skurnik’s Mariel Wega on Transitioning from Somm to Sales Lead
How working the floor at a.kitchen+bar in Philadelphia helped bolster her wine sales career
Carving an Entrepreneurial Path through the Wine Industry
How Blanche Orbe’s past as a brand manager and sales rep gave her the skills to run a boutique wine import company—practically single-handedly
Eichholz Leads by the Nose with Nordic Pairings
How studying science and cheese prepared Jonathan Eichholz for a new somm role at Aquavit in NYC
