Our Team
When we first started out in 2005, Sean was our only salesperson. With a ton of help along the way, we’ve been fortunate to grow our number of accounts, distributor partnerships, loyal customers, and of course, our amazing team.
Will Bucklin continues to be our consulting winemaker, as he collaborates with Sean during the winemaking process of all of our wines. Will is a graduate of UC Davis' prestigious enology program and started his career with an internship at the historic and world-renowned Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Following stints with Thomas Hardy in Australia and Navarro Vineyards in Mendocino, he worked with Sean at King Estate in Oregon. Together, Will and Sean work closely with the vineyards we contract and their collaborative efforts create the consistent wines we sell today.
With Sean still leading our sales team, he’s supported by our Vice Presidents of Sales Stuart Barker, who handles our West Coast markets, Larry Soble, who covers the South East, and Sean Frazier, who takes care of the North East. They spend much of their time on the road and have brought Sean Minor Wines to 49 states. Nicole, based out of our Sacramento headquarters, heads up all marketing efforts and is accompanied by Barbara Ellison in Accounting, Sue Harrington, our Sales and Marketing Coordinator, and Kristi Spector, our Customer Relations Liaison, who work to provide the best service to our wine club members and customers.
We would be nothing without our team and each person embodies all that Sean Minor Wines stands for. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that we all have similar values - wine being at the top of the list.
Sean Minor
Founder and CEO
Kansas born, California vinted. Passionate about making wine for you to enjoy every day. Ceci, the winery dog, and his family love and appreciate his hard work and dedication.
Nicole Minor
Marketing Director
Mom of the four bears and reinventing herself in the world of e-commerce and social media marketing. Alway turns it up to 11 on the energetic, creative and fun-loving scale.
Elle Minor
Production Manager+Assistant Winemaker
This Cal Poly grad finds winemaking inspiration in her family's legacy. When it comes to winding down, nothing beats kicking back with a glass of wine and her faithful furry pup, Ceci.
Barbara Ellison
Accounting
Steady, calm, and loves a great financial spreadsheet. Barbara has a propensity to solve the most complex puzzles without missing a beat.
Sean Frazier
VP of Sales North East
Our Massachusetts native living his best life in New York. To keep things simple and clear, he goes by Frazier.
Sue Harrington
Sales and Marketing
Wine savvy, natural chef and baking instincts and completely in control of the HQ at Sean Minor Wines. When not at her desk, she's out chasing her Choc Lab.
Larry Soble
VP of Sales East
Adventures of Wine and Sales, by Larry Soble. His stories should be documented and shared. When not on the road, you will find him on the golf course.
Kristi Spector
Customer Liaison
Always smiling and here for you, no task too difficult. If she's not at the office, she is walking her doggies and coaching high school tennis.
Stuart Barker
VP of Sales West
Food and wine pairings are his passion. Don't let that English accent fool you, this West Coast transpant fully embraces the California lifestyle.