Our Team

The people who make it possible

Meet our team with 10 years and more of service

Management

Michael Mateo

Michael Mateo

Managing Director - 1988

Nelson Tosado (Brand Manager)

Nelson Tosado

Business Developer - 1998

Cristina Reyes (Brand Manager)

Cristina Reyes

Business Developer - 2010

Azany de Jesús (Brand Management)

Azany de Jesús

Business Developer - 2012

Javier Colón (Head of Sales and Brand Manager-Prestige Spirits)

Javier Colón

Business developer and head of sales - 2004

Sales

Orlando Vazquez (Sales)

Orlando Vazquez

On-Premise Salesman - 1991

Luis Marrero

Luis Marrero

On-Premise Key Account Manager - 1993

Ricardo (Sales)

Ricardo Hernández

Off-Premise Salesman - 2012

Mario Rodríguez (Sales)

Mario Rodríguez

Luxury Portfolio Manager - 2007

Eddie Robles (Sales)

Eddie Robles

Off-Premise Sales Supervisor - 2002

Joel Rivera (Sales)

Joel Rivera

On-Premise Salesman - 2006

Eduardo Melendez (Sales)

Eduardo Melendez

Off-Premise Salesman - 2014

Maytte Rivera (Sales-Wine Education)

Maytte Rivera

Wine Educator - 2010

Logistics

Alex Berrios (Logistics)

Alex Berrios

Operations Manager - 2015

Denise Lohner (Logistics)

Denise Lohner

Compliance Supervisor - 2010

Robert Perez (Sales)

Roberto Perez

Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor - 2011

Jayson Correa (Logistics)

Jayson Correa

Traffic & Purchasing Coordinator - 2008

Accounting

Efraín Cintrón (Accounting)

Efraín Cintrón

Head of accounting - 1998

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Our team’s certifications and qualifications

Knowledge is the foundation of a great recommendation. With years of training and hands-on experience, our certified team knows each wine inside and out, so every suggestion comes from genuine expertise — not guesswork.

CSW- Certified Specialist of Wine
Orlando Vázquez
Maytte Rivera

CSS- Certified Specialist of Spirits
Orlando Vázquez

WSET Level 1 in Spirits
Javier Colón

WSET Level 2 in Spirits
Jennifer Garcia

WSET Level 1 in Sake
Javier Colón

Certified Sommelier
Maytte Rivera

WSET Level 3 in Wine
Maytte Rivera
 

WSET Level 2 in Wine
Luis Marrero

Sommelier Certificate from The Court of Masters Sommeliers
Mario Rodriguez

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Our Commitment to continuous education

In an ever-changing world of wine, it is imperative to remain informed and educated about our wonderful industry, while maintaining and thriving the cherished relationships with our partner wineries.

Plaza Cellars is driven and inspired to continue group education efforts, with organized staff trips to visit our partner producers in all corners of the world.

In an ever-changing world of wine, it is imperative to remain informed and educated about our wonderful industry, while maintaining and thriving the cherished relationships with our partner wineries.

Plaza Cellars is driven and inspired to continue group education efforts, with organized staff trips to visit our partner producers in all corners of the world.

Leaders in marketing and sales of fine wines, luxury brand spirits and niche market beers in Puerto Rico, supported by first class service and 100% customer satisfaction.

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