Mark Reese has a extensive work experience in the alcohol industry. Mark is currently the VP Sales Experiences at PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of National Accounts at The Espiritus Group.
Mark also has experience as the Founder & CEO of Spirited Brands LLC, where they provided advisory and consulting services to wine and spirits brands. Mark has also held positions such as Vice President Southeast at Paradise Brands LLC and Vice President Southeast at Monkey In Paradise Premium Vodka.
Before that, Mark worked at Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group as the Director of Florida Chains & Florida State Manager. Mark also held the position of Director of Strategic Accounts - North & South at Edrington Americas. Prior to that, Mark was the Director of Sales - Spirits at Constellation Brands, where they grew Svedka Vodka to a top 10 brand in two out of three states.
Mark began their career at William Grant & Sons as Division Manager - Southeast, where they managed and directed all activities in the Southeast Region. Mark also worked at Irish Distillers as the V.P. Southeast Division Manager.
Mark Reese has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Florida. In 2013, they also obtained a WSET 2 certification with Distinction from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Additionally, they have certifications in eTIPS 2.0 from Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program) which they obtained in March 2014, and a WSET Level 2 certification from the Wine & Spirits Trust.
July, 2022 - present