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Andy Seymour

Founder / Owner

Andy Seymour is one of the leaders in the global cocktail movement. Andy counts over twenty five years experience in the bar, restaurant and hospitality industry, and has emerged as one of the leading educators and consultants on all matters of beverage. Andy is the Owner of Liquid Productions, as well as a partner in Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR). He started Liquid Productions to extend the reach of the most talented people in the business and make greatness available to any bartender.

Today, Andy is recognized throughout the beverage community. In 2018, he was awarded Best Bar Mentor at Tales of the Cocktail. He continues to expand his role as a mentor and teacher to bartenders across the country through educational seminars and bartending demonstrations with an eye on making the world of cocktails and spirits a source of great fun, and entertainment for anyone who steps up to a bar

Cathy Remmert Vermeulen

Director of Operations

Cathy has nearly two decades of experience in event marketing within the beverage alcohol industry. A data nerd with a love of spreadsheets, she oversees Operations and Business Development for Liquid Productions.

She has extensive experience in managing a wide range of events and campaigns, including VIP experiences at music festivals, NASCAR, MLB, NBA, and NFL events, as well as corporate events, and management of Brand Ambassador programs.

With a background in theatre and stage management, she takes pride in creating memorable experiences for both audience and Brand clients.

Sean Kenyon

National Partnerships

Sean Kenyon is a third-generation barman whose family has been behind the bar in New Jersey since the 1930s. Over his 40-year career, he’s managed and developed cocktail programs across New Jersey, Texas, and Colorado, while also consulting on national beverage initiatives.

In 2011, Sean opened Williams & Graham in Denver—his lifelong dream. The acclaimed bar has been named one of The World’s 50 Best Bars by Drinks International and earned “American Cocktail Bar of the Year” honors at both Tales of the Cocktail and Nightclub & Bar Show. Sean himself has been named “Bartender of the Year” by both organizations, and in 2022, was honored as “American Bar Mentor of the Year.”

In 2015, he opened Occidental, a punk rock neighborhood bar that’s been recognized by Esquire and Playboy as one of the best in the country. Most recently, in 2025, he brought Williams & Graham to Denver International Airport.

Sean views bartending as both craft and calling—a career built on care, creativity, and connection. He’s proud to make a living doing what he loves, and giving back to his community has always been a priority. He supports and partners with several Denver-based charities.

Misty Kalkofen

Advocacy and Business Development

Misty Kalkofen has spent the past twenty years honing her craft and her palate and has earned a reputation as one of the country’s foremost authorities on cocktail history and culture. From cocktail development and menu creation to executive marketing management she has dedicated her professional life to honing her skills in the various aspects of the hospitality industry.

In 1996, Kalkofen began her seventeen-year tenure behind the bar in Cambridge, MA. From the B-Side Lounge, Boston’s first beverage program dedicated to fresh ingredients and classic cocktails, to the pioneering and award-winning beverage program Drink, Kalkofen has been a leader within the local and national cocktail communities.

In 2013, she decided to focus on her love of Agave, joining the team at Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal. Working closely with all points of the distribution chain, Kalkofen focused on increased sales through category and brand specific education. For her dedicated work with Del Maguey, Misty won Best American Brand Ambassador at Tales of the Cocktail in 2017.

A published author, Kalkofen released her first book, Drinking Like Ladies, with co-author Kirsten Amann in 2018. Kalkofen co-founded the Boston chapter of Ladies United for the Preservation of the Endangered Cocktail, fulfilling her desire to “cocktail for a cause.” Rooted in the belief that everyone loves a good drink, people like to do good things, and broads can accomplish anything, the ladies of LUPEC have raised over $40,000 for local Boston women’s charities by throwing the best parties in town.

Destinee Almonte

Events Director

Destinee has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, managing bars in New York City and Los Angeles for Rande Gerber's Midnight Oil Company and Gerber Group. She has been a National Brand Ambassador and specializes in executing high profile events and developing and styling cocktails.

Jacques Bezuidenhout

Brand Building and Education

Jacques is one of the most widely respected industry educators with over 25+ years working with global spirit brands, hotels and bar groups. He has developed spirits and mixology education for 70+ bars with the Kimpton Hotel Group across the country.

He partnered with the PlumpJack group in creating and launching their first ever cocktail-focused bar projects. In May of 2015 Forgery Bar, the first of these bars was opened in San Francisco’s SoMa district. Wildhawk Bar opened in April 2016. Both bars were awarded Top 10 New Bars in the US at Tales of the Cocktail.

He is an acclaimed spirits taster, and has been a Judge on Paul Pacult’s Ultimate Spirits Challenge as well as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Marcela Saldaña

Account Manager

Marcela loves crafting memorable client experiences! Her background in catering and radio bring a warm hospitality vibe, with top-notch customer service and a keen eye for detail, even when plans shift. She nails event execution, keeping projects on track with room for real-world hiccups. Marcela’s friendly, professional energy builds strong client connections. She’s all about stirring creativity into every beverage solution.