Paul Doucette - President Graduate of CAPS-AC Sommelier Program (2009). For more than a decade, Paul has used his wine tasting powers for the forces of good, leading wine events to raise funds for...
Rick Weldon Rick’s fascination with all things wine goes back over 30 years and grew in inquisitiveness and intensity as time progressed. Realizing that a more formal and in-depth level of education in...
Sean Coutinho Current General Manager and Co-Owner of Avondale Sky Winery, Sean has a background in business development and is part of the Tasting Committee with CAPS-AC. Sean is a graduate of...
Melissa Carey - Director of Education Mel is the Director of Restaurant Operations for RCR Hospitality Group. A graduate Sommelier, she has been on the board since 2013. Her passion for wine and food is obvious...
Ann Miller Ann returned to Nova Scotia in 2000 after a 30+ year career as a Mental Health Professional in Northern Canada. Since then she has been actively involved in various aspects...
Susan Philpott Susan has the WSET Level 3 in Wines and Spirits and a Culinary Arts Certificate from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Her goal is to promote knowledge and enjoyment...
Manfred Vollmer Business and management consultant, Manfred has spent over 30 years disrupting "business as usual" with his entrepreneurial mindset. He is a consummate retailer, with experience both nationally and internationally. His...
Danielle McLean - Admin Certified Sommelier and board member Danielle has been involved in the hospitality industry since her formative years at Dalhousie University. Upon graduating Danielle made Halifax her permanent home and continued...