Meet our team of qualified beverage enthusiasts:
| Tom Mullen |
Owner |
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| Laurie Mullen |
Marketing |
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| Dan Brewster |
Wine Buyer and Senior Operations
Manager |
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| Christian Sierra |
Associate |
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| Nicholas Agnew |
Assistant Wine Buyer & Manager |
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| Felipe M. Cueto |
Associate |
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Tom Mullen
Languages spoken: English
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Year I moved to Vail: 1988
Expertise: Started as sales associate in 1988 and have progressed to being the sole owner of West Vail Liquor Mart. Basically, I know all facets of operations and buying. Most of my expertise has been concentrated on the wine side of the business, but have also served as beer manager, and most recently have concentrated my efforts on spirits side of the business.
Training: I have sat for the Master Court of Sommeliers Level One and attended the International Wine Guild Sommelier Food and Wine pairing classes twice along with many current and past employees. Began career in the wholesale/retail wine trade and began concentrating efforts to retail only after moving to Vail in 1988. TIPS Certified.
Favorite thing about Winter: I really enjoy the first significant snow fall of the season and the anticipation of the upcoming ski season. I rarely spend time on the slopes of Vail or Beaver Creek, but do get out and do some back country skiing and enjoy winter hiking with my two Labrador retrievers. A good book in front of the fireplace is not a bad winter activity either. After 20 years, I have found Vail and the surrounding areas have plenty to offer in addition to the world class skiing.
Favorite thing about Summer: There is an absolute truth that many long time locals came for the winter and simply stay for the summer. Summer in the mountains means warm days and cool nights. Hiking, camping and just being outdoors are my favorite activities.
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Laurie Mullen
Languages spoken: English, small amount of Spanish and Italian
Hometown: Billings, Montana
Year I moved to Vail: 1988
Expertise: Marketing and Sales; planning your next social event with great beverages.
Training: Visits to California, Italy, France and Spain; International Wine Guild. I am the rookie so I have a lot to learn!
Favorite thing about Winter: Vail Twin Peaks Hockey, skiing (alpine and cross country), beautiful mornings with blue skies and lots of white stuff, Colorado Avalanche Hockey
Laurie playing with Twin Peaks Hockey team
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Favorite thing about Summer: Adventures in the Eurovan for camping, hiking and roadtrips.
Summer hockey, hopefully the Colorado Avs plus playing!
Other interests: Our dogs, Miss Macy and Rocket Richard, provide endless entertainment and chaos in our lives!
I also love playing, traveling and hanging out with our families and our 10 nieces and nephews.
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Dan Brewster, Wine Buyer and Senior Operations Manager
Languages spoken: Un poquito Espanol and some English
Hometown: Naval Nomad
Year I moved to Vail: 1988
Expertise: 19 years in wine, beer and spirits as well as retail and wholesale liquor business
Training: Level One Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine. TIPS Certified.
Favorite thing about Winter: Sledding with the kids and backcountry skiing
Favorite thing about Summer: Chasing the kids on their bikes and exploring the mountains on bike and foot.
Other: Avid ocean sailor and (enjoy?) long, painful endurance races
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Nicholas Agnew, Liquor Buyer
Languages spoken: English, a bit of Portugeuse and Spanish
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Year I moved to Vail: 2006
Expertise: Wines, liquor, beer, art (technique and history)
Training: Introductory Level Sommelier: Court of Master Sommeliers, TIPS Certified, B.A. Art Education from CO State University, Active member: Bardstown Bourbon Society, Wine trips to Argentina and Chile; Vodka trip to Russia, Beer tasting all over Europe
Favorite things about Winter: Skiing, enjoying good food and wine; hockey; cold nights by the fire!
Favorite things about Summer: Boating, traveling, hockey, soccer, hiking, climbing, surfing (when the opportunity presents itself!), enjoying good food and wine.
Other interests: I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with everyone! I like sports; Botafogo, St. Louis Cardinals, University of Missouri Football and Basketball teams
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Christian Sierra
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Hometown: Mexico, Coahuila
Year I moved to Vail: 2006
Expertise: Tequila, beer
Training: Weekly wine tastings, TIPS Certified.
Favorite thing about Winter: Snowboarding
Favorite thing about Summer: Soccer, mountain biking, hiking
Other: video games, attend CMC every summer
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Felipe M. Cueto
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Hometown: Vina del Mar, Chile
Year I moved to Vail: February 2008
Expertise: Microbrews
Training: Introductory Level Sommelier: Court of Master Sommeliers; International Wine Guild; TIPS certified and wine tastings. Bartender School graduate.
Favorite thing about Winter: Fresh pow on a sunny day.
Favorite thing about Summer: Gorgeous weather, BBQing.
Other: I attended college in Chile.
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