Madison Kreamer CSS, CSW, CWE
Welcome back to our series where we highlight our newest members of SWE’s Board of Directors. Today, we’re happy to introduce you to Madison Kreamer. Madison is currently the Senior Wine & Spirits Education Manager for Trinchero Family Estates and lives in Napa Valley, CA. Originally from Leawood, Kansas, Madison has worked in a wide variety of positions in the wine and hospitality industries.
“My first job was at a frozen custard shop in Kansas. I was an expert at making concretes (those from the Midwest know what I’m talking about),” she told us. “I always thought I would work in restaurants or events before I found my way into the wine industry.” Along the way from her start at the custard shop, she graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Hospitality Management and spent time working for an events company in New York City and restaurants in Florida.
Madison was first introduced to the SWE when she was hired at Trinchero over three years ago. “Since my first day with Trinchero, I dove headfirst into wine and spirits education. I have had the opportunity to earn the CSW, CSS, and CWE. The SWE has been a tremendous organization for me to build my wine and spirits knowledge,” she says. When asked to give a piece of advice to those just starting in the industry Madison told us: “One thing that I learned very quickly in this industry is that there you will never know everything within the world of wine. While you can come close, there is always a new regulation, growing region or style of wine that has just passed. While it may seem daunting, this is a reason why I think the world of wine is so intriguing and exciting.”
When Madison isn’t at Trinchero Family Estates hosting trade professionals from around the world and teaching about wine and spirits, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and baking bread. We’re absolutely thrilled to have her join the SWE in a leadership role. Welcome to the board, Madison!
Post authored by Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW