Jevon Lake, CSS, CSW

Jevon Lake, CSS, CSW has over 20 years of work experience in the alcohol beverage industry. Jevon began their career in 2001 as a Field Sales Representative for Anheuser-Busch. Jevon then joined E. & J. Gallo Winery in 2002 as a Leadership Development Representative. In 2012, they moved on to William Grant & Sons as a State Manager. In 2015, they became Division Manager at Pernod Ricard. In 2018, they were appointed VP of Sales at Vertical Wellness. In 2020, they took on the role of Region Director at Redwood Brands LLC. Most recently, in 2022, they were appointed Senior Director at Milestone Brands, LLC.

Jevon Lake holds a Bachelor's degree in Business & Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona. Jevon also has several certifications, including Dale Carnegie's Public Speaking & Presenting Certification (obtained in 2012), FranklinCovey's Leadership Advantage Certification (obtained in 2011), and FranklinCovey's Professional Coaching Certification (obtained in 2010). Additionally, Lake is a Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) and a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) through the Society of Wine Educators, as well as a Level I Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers.