Managed all channels of business statewide in California, calling on SGWS. Sales force disbanded via Zoom call on January 2, 2024.

Managed sales in the ten western states for Infuse Spirits: Single Bottle Infusions & Broken Barrel Whiskey Co.

Manage the 11 western states for 3 Badge Enology, an August Sebastiani company:CA, WA, OR, AK, HI, AZ, NV, ID, MT, WY, UTBrands include: Leese-Fitch, Plungerhead, MooBuzz, Cedar+Salmon, The White Knight, Gehricke, and Hey Mambo"The wines are everyday luxuries that over-deliver in terms of quality, value and expectation."

I was the Southern California Market Manager for three years (the largest dollar volume market in the country). Before that, I managed the Chain and Club channel in SoCal for four years, and still have contacts at Ralphs/Albertsons/Vons/Costco/etc.

Regional Sales Manager for a high-end specialty beer company. Managed all channels of business and distributor management in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. One direct report.

Active duty Student Naval Aviator from July 1989 to January 1991. Served stateside during Operation Desert Shield. Left active duty due to Congressionally mandated RIF (Reduction In Force). Inactive Reserves January 1991 to June 1997; Honorably discharged.

Initially started at SWS as an area manager in the chain division, promoted quickly to Sales Manager, Wine & Beer Division (staff of 63 including 7 direct reports, 56 sales reps). My last position was selling to high volume, key accounts in the number one territory in the company (LA/South Bay). Called on Bristol Farms corporately.

Attended both sales and management training at the most highly regarded training ground in the wine and spirits industry. Managed six direct reports.