Kristofer Van Zanten

Beverage Director at BBC

Experienced Beverage Director with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Catering, Microsoft Word, Sales, Management, and Wine. Strong operations professional graduated from Foothill College.

Judges

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Bruce Abbott

President at Liquor Stores USA, North

Thomas Gregory

Vice President of Food and Beverage at Pacifica Hotels

Tristan Kendall

Spirits Supervisor at Total Wine & More

Donald Norton

President at Noe Valley Wine & Spirits

Kimberly Shannon

Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc.

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Kristen Zuver

Director of Purchasing at Bounty Hunter Wine and Spirits

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