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Gary Pickard, CSE, is an experienced Northeast Regional Manager at Pacific Edge Wine & Spirits, overseeing the sales performance and availability of a diverse portfolio of over 50 brands in the Northeast United States since February 2023. With a background as a Wine and Spirits Judge since November 2014, Gary evaluates and provides tasting notes for global wines and spirits in collaboration with industry professionals. Prior to current roles, Gary served as Market Manager for Emerging Brands at Brown-Forman, managing various Scotch and whiskey brands, and as a Craft Spirit Specialist at Empire Merchants. Gary’s career also includes educational roles at The Collective School of Music, where instruction was provided in multiple music disciplines. Educated at The New School with a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies, Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the wine and spirits industry.