Connor is a hospitality industry pro and Certified Sommelier. An avid traveler and food and wine enthusiast, he has been pursuing the art of hospitality and gastronomy over the past decade. Starting in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia, followed by stints in Denver, San Diego, and internationally, his experience in restaurants and hospitality naturally led to his passion for wine. In 2016, Connor crossed paths with SommSelect Co-Founder and Master Sommelier Ian Cauble and relocated to Napa Valley to join SommSelect’s wine team. He developed and now heads up the company’s Sommelier-Concierge division, offering wine cellar consulting services and sourcing hard-to-find, fine and rare wines—ultimately making the tableside-sommelier experience accessible from wherever life takes you.