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Member
of American Wine Society since 1979; Chapter Chairman, member of
Executive Advisory Board, former Regional Vice President
Attended
every conference since 1980
1981
Administrative Committee & Label Competition Chairs
1982
Sommelier
1989
Amateur Wine Competition Chair
1991
Sommelier
Certified
Wine Judge, American Wine Society 1988
Instructor
in AWS Wine Judge Training Program since 1990
Chairman
of AWS Wine Judge Certification Program since 1993
Master
Knight and officer within the Nations Capital Chapter of the
International Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine
Partner
in Hartwood Winery, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Conducted
many wine educational classes/sessions/tastings
Traveled
through many wine producing areas on three continents
Written
several wine related articles published in various journals and newsletters
Judged
in numerous amateur and commercial wine competitions, including
Virginia Governors Cup, Maryland Governors Cup, and
Pennsylvania Governors Cup |