Director of Marketing & Sales Leader

With fifteen years of experience, Taylor’s background in the wine industry is diverse with time spent in retail, hospitality, and wholesale. Taylor started in the wine business as a part-time retail buyer while finishing his degree in Political Science at The Ohio State University. After five years in retail, Taylor took a fine wine position at a small, independent wine distributor based in Columbus.  In 2010, he earned a Certified Sommelier certificate through the United States Court of Master Sommeliers. 

Before accepting his position with Wine Trends, Taylor earned a Top Fine Wine Sales Representative award two years in a row. As a Director of Marketing, he manages a diverse portfolio of exceptional wine producers from all over the world. Taylor is an avid Cleveland Browns fan who also enjoys playing guitar in a small music group with fellow industry friends. Barolo and Champagne are his wines of choice!