Our Team

The people who make it possible

Meet Our Team

Management

  • David Cimino

    David Cimino

    CEO and Founder – 1988

  • Michael Mateo

    Michael Mateo

    Managing Director – 1988

  • Lucas Cimino

    Lucas Cimino

    Director of Logistics and Information – 2021

Brand Development

  • Cristina Reyes

    Cristina Reyes

    Business Developer – 2010

  • Javier Colón

    Javier Colón

    Business Developer and On-Premise Sales Manager – 2004

  • Nelson Tosado

    Nelson Tosado

    Business Developer and Key Account Manager – 1998

  • Azany de Jesús

    Azany de Jesús

    Brand Manager – 2012

  • Claudia Seda

    Claudia Seda

    Business Coordinator – 2023

  • Jennifer Garcia

    Jennifer Garcia

    Junior Business Developer and Sales Assistant – 2025

Sales

On-Premise

  • Orlando Vazquez

    Orlando Vazquez

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 1991

  • Luis Marrero

    Luis Marrero

    On-Premise Key Account Manager – 1993

  • Joel Rivera

    Joel Rivera

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 2006

  • Marcos Rodriguez

    Marcos Rodriguez

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 2017

  • Manuel Cornier

    Manuel Cornier

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 2019

  • Orlando Velazquez

    Orlando Velazquez

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 2019

  • Frankie Pacheco

    Frankie Pacheco

    On-Premise Sales Representative – 2023

  • Kevin Anaya

    Kevin Anaya

    Prestige Spirits Brand Manager – 2023

Off-Premise

  • Eddie Robles

    Eddie Robles

    Off-Premise Sales Manager – 2002

  • Ricardo Hernández

    Ricardo Hernández

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2012

  • Eduardo Melendez

    Eduardo Melendez

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2014

  • Jorge Canellas

    Jorge Canellas

    Off-Premise Jr. Key Account – 2020

  • Kelvin De León

    Kelvin De León

    Category Analyst – 2021

  • Andy Marrero

    Andy Marrero

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2022

  • Chamel Denizard

    Chamel Denizard

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2023

  • Eric Merced

    Eric Merced

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2024

  • Bryan Aviles

    Bryan Aviles

    Off-Premise Sales Manager – 2024

  • Fernando Burgos

    Fernando Burgos

    Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2025

  • Raymond García

    Raymond García

    Merchandiser – 2018

  • Cristian Ortiz

    Cristian Ortiz

    Merchandiser – 2022

Sales Support

  • Mario Rodríguez

    Mario Rodríguez

    Luxury Portfolio Manager – 2007

  • Maytte Rivera

    Maytte Rivera

    Wine Educator – 2010

  • Kevin Lacomba

    Kevin Lacomba

    Sales Representative At Large – 2020

Logistics

  • Alex Berrios

    Alex Berrios

    Operations Manager – 2015

  • Denise Lohner

    Denise Lohner

    Compliance and Logistics Supervisor – 2010

  • Roberto Perez

    Roberto Perez

    Purchasing Supervisor – 2011

  • Jayson Correa

    Jayson Correa

    Compliance and Logistics Supervisor – 2008

  • Victor Almodóvar

    Victor Almodóvar

    Junior Traffic and Purchasing Coordinator – 2024

  • Carolina Illas

    Carolina Illas

    Traffic & Purchasing Coordinator – 2025

Accounting

  • Efraín Cintrón

    Efraín Cintrón

    Controller – 1998

  • Gariel Garcia

    Gariel Garcia

    Account Receivable Specialist – 2017

  • Valerie Muñiz

    Valerie Muñiz

    Assistant to Controller – 2019

  • Andrea Peña

    Andrea Peña

    Accounting Clerk – 2025

Warehouse

  • Angel Marrero

    Angel Marrero

    Warehouse Manager – 1991

  • Denis Santana

    Denis Santana

    Assistant Warehouse Manager – 1999

  • Wilfredo Ramos

    Wilfredo Ramos

    Team Leader – 2020

  • Esteban de Jesus

    Esteban de Jesus

    Forklift Operator – 2022

  • María Baliñas

    María Baliñas

    Warehouse Clerk – 2022

  • Carlos Rivera

    Carlos Rivera

    Order Selector – 2022

  • Billie Jiminez

    Billie Jiminez

    Order Selector – 2023

  • Gabriel Ortiz

    Gabriel Ortiz

    Order Selector – 2023

  • John La Luz

    John La Luz

    Order Selector – 2025

  • Angel Hernandez

    Angel Hernandez

    Order Selector – 2025

Human Resources

  • Alexandra Calderon

    Alexandra Calderon

    Human Resources Administrator – 2018

PLAZA CELLARS

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

Carolina Illas

CSWS – CERTIFIED SHERRY WINE SPECIALIST

Maytte Rivera

Orlando Velázquez

WSET Level 2 in Spirits

Jennifer Garcia

Carolina Illas

Kevin Anaya

Maytte Rivera

Joel Rivera

Javier Colón

WSET Level 1 in Sake

Javier Colón

Certified Sommelier

Maytte Rivera

CAFA: Introduction Sommelier

Carolina Illas

Sommelier Certificate from The Court of Masters Sommeliers

Mario Rodriguez

WSET Level 2 in Wine

Luis Marrero

Carolina Illas

Javier Colón

Jennifer García

Joel Rivera

Kevin Anaya

Chamel Denizard

Raymond García

WSET Level 3 in Wine

Maytte Rivera

PLAZA CELLARS

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.

Exploring Poderi Luigi Einaudi's beautiful winery in Piemonte, 2023.
Exploring Poderi Luigi Einaudi's beautiful winery in Piemonte, 2023.
The Plaza Cellars team at the family-owned vineyard Cascina Bongiovanni, in Piemonte, 2023.
The Plaza Cellars team at the family-owned vineyard Cascina Bongiovanni, in Piemonte, 2023.
Popping Prosecco corks with the Canella family in Veneto, 2023.
Popping Prosecco corks with the Canella family in Veneto, 2023.
The Plaza Cellars team with our friends at Favia in Napa Valley, California, 2022.
The Plaza Cellars team with our friends at Favia in Napa Valley, California, 2022.
Hanging out in Bonnes Mares with Comte Georges de Vogüé, Burgundy 2025.
Hanging out in Bonnes Mares with Comte Georges de Vogüé, Burgundy 2025.
Inside the cellar at Marcarini, in Piemonte, 2023.
Inside the cellar at Marcarini, in Piemonte, 2023.
Admiring the expansive vineyards of Columbia Valley, Washington.
Admiring the expansive vineyards of Columbia Valley, Washington.
Touring the barrel room at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Touring the barrel room at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Paying a visit to the wine production area at Donum Winery.
Paying a visit to the wine production area at Donum Winery.
Enjoying the beautiful views and good wine at the Donum Estate.
Enjoying the beautiful views and good wine at the Donum Estate.
The Plaza Cellars team touring the Saintsbury cellar.
The Plaza Cellars team touring the Saintsbury cellar.
In the stunning vineyards of Alvaro Palacios, in September 2025.
In the stunning vineyards of Alvaro Palacios, in September 2025.
At the beautiful home of Marques de Murrieta in Rioja, in September 2025.
At the beautiful home of Marques de Murrieta in Rioja, in September 2025.
Visiting our friends at Buil & Giné in Priorat, in September 2025.
Visiting our friends at Buil & Giné in Priorat, in September 2025.
David Cimino and Ignacio Arzuaga tasting some older vintages, in 2025.
David Cimino and Ignacio Arzuaga tasting some older vintages, in 2025.
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