Michael Merriman was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California.
Graduating from Cornell University's School of Hotel and Restaurant
Administration in 1978, he returned to California to pursue a career in
presenting fine foods and wines. For 15 years he ran the California Cafe
Restaurant Group's 32 wine programs.
Since 2000 he has assisted wineries in their marketing.
| Since 2002 |
Paladin Wine Marketing -Owner |
| 2000 - 2002 |
Jackson Family Farms (boutique wineries) -Sr. VP of Marketing and Identity
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| 1986 - 2000 |
California Cafe Restaurant Corporation -Director of Beverage Operations
|
| 1985 - 1986 |
Dawson Foodservice Strategies (Advertising Agency) - Account Manager, Copywriter |
| 1982 - 1985 |
Alder Market (Gourmet Groceries, Restaurant & Catering) - Owner/Founder |
| 1981 - 1982 |
Hirsch-Bedner Design (Hotel Interior Design) -Project Manager |
| 1979 - 1981 |
Perspectives (Consulting & Restaurants) -Director of Operations |
