Christopher Abelarde

Christopher Abelarde is a seasoned wine and spirits sales professional currently serving as the Wine & Spirits Sales Manager for Eagle Rock Distributing Company, overseeing operations for the Western Slope of Colorado since December 2022. Previously, Christopher held various management roles at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, including Banquet Beverage Manager and Sands Expo Banquet Beverage Manager from November 2015 to February 2023, and Assistant Banquet Beverage Manager and Assistant Beverage Manager from April 2012 to September 2015. Academic qualifications include a Level 3 Award in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, an Introductory Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration with a focus on Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.