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Victor L. Robilio, Jr.
President
Victor began working for
his father right after graduating from the University of Memphis almost 40 years ago. Victor, Jr. is the author
of Great American Guide to Fine Wines, which was published in 2002. Victor enjoys traveling to other countries,
scouting out new wines, photography, writing and relaxing with his family. He also dedicates much of his time to organizations
committed to bettering the Memphis community. Some of Victor's accomplishments include:
*Member of the International
Wine and Food Society
*Member Chevalier Du
Tastevin (Burgundy Wine Brotherhood)
*Master Commander Tennessee
Chapter of "The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine"
*Author of a new
book, Great American Guide to Fine Wines
*Host of TV Cable Channel
18, "Winds of History"
*Past Finance Chairman
for Memphis-Shelby County Republican Party
*One of only three Kiwanis
distinguished Lieutenant Governors 1987-1988, out of 40 possible
John R.S. Robilio
Secretary and Treasurer
John R.S. Robilio has been a part
of the Victor L. Robilio Co., Inc. staff since 1979. He is the son of Victor, Sr. and brother of Victor, Jr. John
serves as the company's Secretary and Treasurer. He holds a B.A. (1968) and M.A. (1971) from the University of Memphis.
He speaks Spanish and Italian fluently. He has some knowledge of German. His knowledge of foreign language has
been advantageous relative to the import segment of our business.
In his spare time he enjoys reading,
walking, bicycling, hiking, weightlifting, watching UT football and spending time with his family. John is also involved
in many civic and religious activities.
Marne Anderson
General Sales Manager
Marne has been with the Victor
L. Robilio Co., Inc. since 1979. She is a graduate of the Leith School of Food and Wine in London. Marne also
holds a B.A. Degree from Tulane University. She has visited vineyards in France, Germany, Italy and Chile. She
visits wineries in California often and she is a member of the Chaine Des Rotisseurs and the Commandiere Des Bordeaux. Marne
has attended the Kobrand Wine School in New York.
Charles Long
On Premise Restaurant Manager
Charles joined our company in 1988.
He holds a B.B.A. Degree from the University of Memphis. Charles was Tennessee Salesman of the Year in 1992 and
1994 for Banfi Vintners. He attended the Kobrand International Sales Seminar in 1996 and the Banfi Vintners International
Sales Seminar in 1995. Charles has been an active member of the Brooks Museum of Art Wine Auction Committee from 1995
to the present.
Les Wilson
Assistant Distilled Spirits Manager
Les has been in the wholesale liquor business since 1960 and
has been with us since 1982 and has served as our Distilled Spirits manager for a number of years. Les has been to Mexico
to the Jose Quervo Distillery where he attended a product seminar. Les also also toured the Wild Turkey Distillery in
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Billy Johnson
Distilled Spirits Manager
BJ attended the University of Tennessee
and joined our company in 1982. He has been a top producing salesman of distilled spirits with our firm. BJ has
visited the Jose Quervo facility in Mexico twice. He enjoys golf, tennis and spending time with his family.
Steve Phelan
Wine Sales Manager
Steve has been with Victor L. Robilio Co., Inc. since June 1995. He attended U.T.
Knoxville and received his Bachelor's in Economics from University of Memphis. Steve managed two retail liquor stores
in Memphis prior to joining the Robilio family. He was hired to work in marketing with the liquor division then sales
for the wine division and became wine manager in October 2004.
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