Our Team
The people who make it possible
Meet Our Team
Management
David Cimino
CEO and Founder – 1988
Michael Mateo
Managing Director – 1988
Brand Development
Cristina Reyes
Business Developer – 2010
Javier Colón
Business Developer and On-Premise Sales Manager – 2004
Nelson Tosado
Business Developer and Key Account Manager- 1998
Azany de Jesús
Brand Manager – 2012
Armando Antuna
Jr. Business Developer – 2022
Claudia Seda
Business Coordinator – 2023
Jennifer García
Sales Assistant- 2025
Sales
On-Premise
Orlando Vazquez
On-Premise Sales Representative – 1991
Luis Marrero
On-Premise Key Account Manager – 1993
Joel Rivera
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2006
Marcos Rodriguez
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2017
Manuel Cornier
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2019
Orlando Velazquez
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2019
Frankie Pacheco
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2023
Kevin Anaya
On-Premise Sales Representative – 2023
Off-Premise
Eddie Robles
Off-Premise Sales Manager – 2002
Ricardo Hernández
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2012
Eduardo Melendez
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2014
Jorge Canellas
Off-Premise Jr. Key Account – 2020
Julio Hernandez
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2021
Kelvin De León
Category Analyst – 2021
Andy Marrero
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2022
Chamel Denizard
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2023
Eric Merced
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2024
Bryan Aviles
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2024
Fernando Burgos
Off-Premise Sales Representative – 2025
Raymond García
Merchandiser – 2018
Cristian Ortiz
Merchandiser – 2022
Sales Support
Mario Rodríguez
Luxury Portfolio Manager – 2007
Maytte Rivera
Wine Educator – 2010
Kevin Lacomba
Sales Representative At Large – 2020
Logistics
Alex Berrios
Operations Manager – 2015
Denise Lohner
Compliance and Logistics Supervisor – 2010
Roberto Perez
Purchasing Supervisor – 2011
Jayson Correa
Compliance and Logistics Supervisor – 2008
Victor Almodóvar
Junior Traffic and Purchasing Coordinator – 2024
Carolina Illas
Traffic & Purchasing Coordinator – 2025
Accounting
Efraín Cintrón
Controller – 1998
Gariel Garcia
Account Receivable Specialist – 2017
Valerie Muñiz
Assistant to Controller – 2019
Warehouse
Angel Marrero
Warehouse Manager – 1991
Denis Santana
Assistant Warehouse Manager – 1999
Wilfredo Ramos
Team Leader – 2020
Esteban de Jesus
Forklift Operator – 2022
María Baliñas
Warehouse Clerk – 2022
Carlos Rivera
Order Selector – 2022
Billie Jiminez
Order Selector – 2023
Gabriel Ortiz
Order Selector – 2023
John La Luz
Order Selector – 2025
Angel Hernandez
Order Selector – 2025
Human Resources
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
Armando Antuna
Maytte Rivera
Orlando Velázquez
WSET Level 2 in Spirits
Jennifer Garcia
Carolina Illas
WSET Level 1 in Sake
Javier Colón
Certified Sommelier
Maytte Rivera
CAFA: Introduction Sommelier
Carolina Illas
Maytte Rivera
WSET Level 2 in Wine
Luis Marrero
Carolina Illas
Sommelier Certificate from The Court of Masters Sommeliers
Mario Rodriguez
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.
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.
Leaders in marketing and sales of fine wines, luxury brand spirits and niche market beers in Puerto Rico, supported by first class service and 100% customer satisfaction.
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Contact
- 210 Chardon, St. Suite 102 San Juan PR 00918
- +1-787-250-0008
- info@plazacellars.com
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