Michael is the former Director of B2B Sales at Coravin, the wine
preservation system revolutionizing the way wine is purchased and
consumed in restaurants, retail, and at home. He also serves as
Chair of the Board of Directors for the Court of Master Sommeliers,
Americas, where he co-chairs the Ethics and Professional
Responsibility Committee and chairs the Governance Committee.
With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Michael brings a unique blend of global perspective and
practical expertise. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, an Associate’s from the
Culinary Institute of America, a master’s degree from the University of Adelaide in South Australia,
and the WSET Diploma. His career spans the full route to market, with key roles at Treasury Wine
Estates, Jackson Family Wines, and Vineyard Road, as well as recognition on the global competition
circuit, where he won the National Best Young Sommelier title and placed second in the Best Young
Sommelier in the World competition.
Michael previously ran a successful hospitality consulting business for nearly a decade, working with
clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and multinational organizations to private individuals
seeking the very best wine experiences. His insights have been published in the Journal of Culinary
Science and Technology, the Guild of Sommeliers, and The Somm Journal, and his pursuit of the
Master Sommelier Diploma was profiled in the book Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the
Pursuit of Fulfillment. He is also Chairman Emeritus of the Boston Sommelier Society.
Michael has traveled extensively for wine, culinary, and educational experiences across Europe, Asia,
Australia, and North America, and he continues to pair global insight with business acumen in every
professional endeavor.
Away from work, he is rooted in Groton, Massachusetts. He enjoys coaching his boys in various
sports, woodworking, being outdoors, and the occasional cold beer—though not necessarily in that
order.