David Rippentrop is a true international beverage and drinks industry professional. He has almost thirty years of first-hand experience working directly for supplier and distributor companies such as; Diageo, Constellation Brands, Remy Cointreau, Pepsi Cola Bottling Group, Young’s Market Company, and Vinturi Incorporated, in roles ranging from a street level sales person in Los Angeles, to the Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.

David earned many sales awards, set sales and new distribution records, recognized as a “Top Employee in the nation,” was promoted numerous times, and was a valued employee with some of the top Adult Beverage companies in the world.

He has toured, studied, and worked with distilleries and wineries all around the world, has been featured on many TV programs as an industry expert and Mixologist, published articles in Trade publications and Blogs, acted as an industry expert and judge on tasting panel spirits competitions, has been requested to review brands and create tasting notes, worked on designing wine accessories, packaging, and introducing new products to the market place globally, has completed numerous formal Adult Beverage educational courses, taught Adult Beverage courses at the collegiate level, and is known for bringing the “best of the best” candidates through his executive recruiting efforts.

David was asked and assisted with the AB/Modelo merger bringing Constellation Brands into the beer business, built companies, and consistently receives industry accolades.