Amy was born into restaurant life in rural Minnesota and learned hospitality from her mom at their small family restaurant. Mom's lessons taught her the importance of service, passion, connection and community. All driving principles that she has applied during more than 25 years in hospitality. She’s worked at a number of Twin Cities establishments including Lucia’s, Khâluna and James Beard award winning The Bachelor Farmer. 2020 brought new opportunities when she began working as an educator and group sales manager at France 44 Wine and Spirits in South Minneapolis. Now she's taking on the import world in her new sales and education role with The German Wine Collection. She’s a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier Minnesota, founding member of Twin Cities Somms, a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers - Americas. Amy has completed her Level 3 Award in Wines through
the Wine & Spirits Education Trust and French Wine Scholar certification through the Wine Scholar Guild. It’s rare to see her without a bottle of Riesling in tow.