Erin Rea

Erin Rea is an 18-year industry veteran, focused on spirits and hospitality. After starting her career as a bartender in the early 2000s, she has led in all areas of the spirits business, from new product development to sales and marketing for craft and mainstream brands, as well as restaurant concepting and opening operations. She has opened a dozen restaurants, developed and revamped many more bar programs, built and trained staff throughout San Francisco and California.

Erin’s more traditional roles include Innovations Specialist at CAMPARI, Divisional Sales Manager for Coppola’s Great Women Spirits, and VP of Marketing at Waterloo Gin. She is currently the Marketing Director and Website Editor for The Tasting Alliance and consults on spirits brands, bar/restaurant/retail concepts and openings, and bar programs around the country. Erin is also a fitness enthusiast and teaches barre and pilates classes in San Diego.