Steph Ridgway

Steph Ridgway has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Steph is currently working as the Director of Sponsorship, Brand Advocacy, and Events at Charles Jacquin et Cie, Inc., starting in 2022. Prior to this role, they served as an Ambassador for Pennsylvania-Made Spirits at the same company.

From 2017 to 2020, Steph worked at International Beverage as the Manager of Brand Education for North America. Before that, they were a Brand Manager at Edrington from 2014 to 2017, where they contributed to significant volume growth through the development of a new communications platform.

Steph also worked as a Brand Manager at Rémy Cointreau from 2012 to 2014 and as a Key Account Manager at Next Level Marketing from 2007 to 2012. Steph has also gained entrepreneurial experience as the Principal Owner of Steph and the City, LLC from 2004 to 2010.

Additionally, they held the position of Managing Partner at Latasca Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant in 2003 and served as the General Manager and Senior Sales and Marketing professional at Hard Rock Cafe DC~Atlanta from 1995 to 2003.

Steph Ridgway studied Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management at Penn State University. They also pursued Culinary Arts/Chef Training at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts.