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Luis Ayala
Luis Ayala is quite possibly the rum industry’s most devoted ambassador of the modern era. He has relentlessly pursued the establishment –and adoption- of quality standards in the production and marketing of rum. His efforts to improve the quality and appreciation of rum have taken him from being a celebrated author and organizer/judge at international rum festivals to being one of the driving forces behind the creation of new rums and the improvement of many existing ones.
Read more about this expertMichael Browne
Michael is a marketing professional with a leadership resume that spans several![Browne_Michael[1]](/assets/1/7/MainFCKEditorDimension/Browne_Michael[1].JPG)
industry-leading consumer products companies in both the US and Canada. His career includes a stint at SABMIller/MillerCoors USA as a VP Marketing of premium brands (craft, import & super premium) Read more about this expert.
Jon Cameron
Jon has spent 20 years in the consumer packaged goods industry and retail. Jon originally
startedPop!Technology to address the pain points he encountered during work with such companies as PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, i2 Technology, Spectra Marketing, Information Resources, and Roundy's, a $3B wholesaler and retailer. Jon's most recent position was PepsiCo's Frito-Lay as a senior brand manager
Jen English
Jen English is the Director of Communications for The Clarke Companies. She has spearheaded the development and implementation of her company’s social media strategy that grows customer relationships and promotes the sale of key brands. Learn more about this expert.
Sean Ludford
Sean Ludford has been involved in the beverage industry for more than two decades (So it’s far too
late to pursue a respectable career path.) He has an eclectic resume including stints at restaurants, some of America’s top wine & spirit retailers, as a writer & reviewer, importer/distributor, and was once even lured to the South Pacific to help open a micro brewery. Read more about this expert.
Jan Gibson
Jan Gibson owns Gibby's Wine Den in Chicago, a staple of the windy city's Western suburbs since 2005.She will be an expert in our Spotlight on Retail section and will share her thoughts on retail, retail events and promotions, retailer/distributor relations and much, much more. Read more about this expert.
Mary Rownd
Mary Rownd is the founder of Jigsaw Marketing. Prior to founding Jigsaw, Mary held managementpositions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Host Marriott Services, Arby's Inc. and the American Marketing Association. Mary is a dedicated volunteer and currently serves on the board of director for the Chicago Dramatists and a membership advocate for the Green City Market. She earned a B.A from Albion College and a Professional Cooking Certificate from Le Cordon Bleu. Read more about this expert
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