Kalie Adams

Kalie Adams, WSET II, has extensive experience in the beverage and hospitality industry, currently serving as Category Developer Manager for Diageo Whiskey and Agave at Breakthru Beverage Group since November 2017. Previous roles include Field Sales Manager and Brown Forman Brand Ambassador, where responsibilities involved increasing brand market share and providing staff training. Experience also includes positions at HalfSmoke Restaurant and Hill Country Hospitality, with roles ranging from Guest Relations Manager to Assistant General Manager. While at Hill Country, contributions included beverage inventory management and staff training improvements across multiple locations. Kalie began a career in the restaurant industry at Applebee's, progressing from server to lead bartender. Kalie holds a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from Fordham University, graduated in 2009.