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Whitney Brand has worked in the restaurant and wine business for five years in the Napa Valley. With a love for people and wine, Whitney has joined JT Wines as sales representative to the beautiful Napa Valley. She is looking forward to the opportunity and feels blessed to be working for such an innovative and imaginative company. As a current student at Sonoma State University , Whitney will be graduating in the spring 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. As a newlywed, Whitney enjoys spending time with her husband and their two Border Collies boating on Lake Sonoma, or relaxing on their wonderful ranch in Calistoga, California . |
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Mike has 20 years of experience in the Alcohol industry both on and off premise in the state of Georgia. Mike's career started with the Westin Hotels where he was a Food and Beverage Manager for 7 years. During that time he was co-founder of The Atlanta International Wine Festival and brought in speakers such as Marcy Mondavi, Steve Mirassou and Eric Wente. His career continued with the General Wholesale Distributing Company as a Key Account Rep. and on to Chateau Vineyards as their state representative. Mike joined Il Vino Imports in 2005 as the Product Development Manager for the Southeast region promoting and marketing Italian wines and French wines concentrating on the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France. During this time, Il Vino Imports received a merit award "Chevalier De L'Ordre Du Merite Agricole" from the French Minister of Agriculture, in Paris, France for the company's efforts in building brands, promoting new wines effectively and for educating the American consumer on French wines in the United States. Mike lives with his wife, Lynn and 2 dogs, Coco and Dodger in Alpharetta, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Austin graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Psychology. He has been in sales for over 15 years and spent time in both the restaurant industry and as the owner of retail wine boutique. He has been a featured speaker at numerous events. His knowledge and experience earned him a loyal following of fellow aficionados as well as a reputation for finding great and hard to get wines. Over the years, he has traveled to Italy, California's Wine Country and to Washington State. Austin has recently begun the process of becoming a Certified Sommelier, and as an integral part of his training, he samples wines regularly. |
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Ron resides in the mountains above Golden, Colorado. His background includes wholesale wine management, regional sales management for The Hess Collection, advocacy as Director of the Colorado Restaurant Association, restaurant management and partnership, and various aspects of business consulting. Ron's travels have led him to explore vines in many and varied locales, including Zinfandel Lane, off Highway 29. Ron received his bachelor's degree from USC. When he's not pulling corks (and unscrewing caps!) and out and about, he likes to swim, explore, ski, and teach in the local mountains. Upon occasion, he succeeds in keeping his yellow Lab, Joey, out of the mud. |
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