A collection of stories and bloggy stuff from our students and staff. We're all busy but we promise to start adding some things here!
Erin Jolley has more than 15 years of experience working in the global wine industry at the producer, importer and distributor levels. She is a Master of Wine candidate....(more)
Ed Martin, a Denver native, came to the world of wine attracted because of its historical geography and cultural relevance. He has been in the wine business for the....(more)
WEI humbly welcomes Floris Delée as our Nominated Educator for the WSET Awards in Beer. One of the first graduates selected for this program, Floris is an unmatched titan....(more)
Judy Donahoe (Corporate Training Director) has worked in retail and hospitality and for wine and spirits wholesalers for most of her professional life. Today she combines all of....(more)
Trevor Hertrich has been active in the wine world in many facets for longer than he'd care to mention! Trevor has run retail and restaurant wine programs, directed....(more)
Russ King worked at Microsoft for over 26 years before cofounding Hannyatou sake bar in Seattle. His passion for Japanese sake was born in his pursuit to learn Japanese. To learn....(more)
Christine left the high-pace of the corporate world to turn her savory appreciation of wine into a career. She worked in the food and beverage industry selling brands from small,....(more)
Owner of Mistral Wine Co., LLC., Ashley Hausman Vaughters CS, CWS, started her wine career in New York City, where she attained her Masters in American and English Literature....(more)
The Wine Education Institute was founded by Jessica Fialkovich. Jessica remains on the Board of Directors and is a highly regarded wine consultant, preferred speaker and....(more)
Daniel comes from a culinary background with over ten years experience working in kitchens. His passion for all things food and drink led him to pursue his studies in the world....(more)
Barney Treadway has created and managed restaurants and other small businesses for the past twenty years. A perennial bootstrapper, he's done everything from layout and....(more)