Enrique Balderas

Enrique Balderas has a diverse range of work experience in the beverage industry. Enrique started their career in 2013 as the Chief Operating Officer and Regulatory consultant at Madana Inc. In 2016, they joined Spa Girl Cocktails as the CFO/COO, Regulatory. Enrique continued their career at Novel Spirits Collection from 2017 to 2019, serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Regulatory officer. In 2019, they held multiple roles, including Executive Vice President of Operations at Croctails Beverage Company, Regulatory Consultant at Augusta Distillery, and Chief Operating & Business Development Officer, Director at Spiked (NuVessl Frozen Desserts Inc.). In 2020, they became the Vice President of Operations and Regulatory at Luna Nueva Tequila. Currently, they are working as a Brand Development Consultant at Chumacero Mezcal and as a Board Member at OTACA Tequila. Previously, they served as the Principal Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Pacific Elite Management Group since 2012.

Enrique Balderas obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles from 1988 to 1991. Subsequently, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Southern California, from 1993 to 1997. Following their BBA, Enrique further expanded their education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Southern California, which they completed from 1997 to 1999.

In addition to their formal education, Enrique Balderas acquired professional certifications. In 2013, they obtained a Certified Insurance Consultant License (Life & Health), Individual from Farmers Insurance. Furthermore, they pursued Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) 1 & 2 certifications from the American Bankers Association, although the specific month and year of completion are not specified.