Mike Ward

Mike Ward, CWE, CSS, CS, WSET L3 Wine, has a diverse work experience in the beverage industry. Mike started their career in 2000 as General Manager at Remy's Kitchen & Wine Bar, where they gained valuable experience in managing the operations of a wine bar. In 2003, they joined Major Brands as a State Wine Educator, where they shared their expertise and knowledge about wines with others. Mike continued in this role until 2015. In 2014, they co-founded Ward on Wine, an independent wine consultancy. In 2017, they became a Guest Lecturer at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they shared their knowledge and passion for wine with students. In 2018, they joined Breakthru Beverage Missouri as the Director Of Learning and Development, where they focus on training and development initiatives. Currently, they are also an On-Air Radio Contributor at The Big 550 KTRS, where they share their expertise on wine. Through their various roles, Mike Ward has demonstrated a strong commitment to furthering wine education and sharing their knowledge with others.

Mike Ward, CWE, CSS, CS, WSET L3 Wine, has a diverse education history in the field of wine and spirits. Mike attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville but the details of their degree or field of study are unknown. Mike has obtained several certifications including Certified Wine Educator (CWE) and Certified Specialist of Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators. Mike also holds the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine and WSET Level 3 Award in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. In addition, they have certifications in Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and Certified Sherry Wine Specialist from The House of Lustau and the Regulatory Council of Jerez-Xeres - Sherry DO. Mike is further enhancing their expertise with certifications such as Certificate in Scotch Whisky from Edinburgh Whisky Academy and WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.