Jack Balder

Jack Balder has a diverse work experience in the coffee and beverage industry. Jack began their career as a barista at Infusion Tea and Coffee Co., where they gained experience in daily operations, customer service, and coffee preparation. Jack then worked as a barista at Press Coffee Roasters before taking on the role of Coffee Director at Sugar & 'Spro, where they were responsible for creating drinks and sourcing coffee and teas. After that, they served as the Director of Roasting Operations at BAR NINE COLLECTIVE, where they managed inventory, wholesale partnerships, e-commerce, and customer service. Most recently, they worked as a bartender at Fox Restaurant Concepts. Currently, they are working as an On Premise Sales Representative at Wine Warehouse California.

Jack Balder attended Arizona State University from 2013 to 2017, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government. In addition to their formal education, Jack also obtained certifications in the wine industry. In November 2021, they received the WSET 1 certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Later, in March 2022, Jack obtained the introductory Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas.