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Dram Shop Experts

310 Kenneth Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930
(662) 466-6045

Website https://www.dramshopexperts.com

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Preston Rideout is a nightclub and bar consultant specializing in Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He has 25 years of bar operations experience and 75 alcohol safety certifications. Preston is CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of The Dram Shop Experts.

Upon graduating from the University of Mississippi, Preston relocated to Las Vegas to work for Pure Management Group. While in Las Vegas, Preston operated Coyote Ugly, Tangerine Nightclub, Pure Nightclub, PCD Lounge, LAX Nightclub, Noir Bar Audigier Nightclub, EVE Nightclub, Venus Pool Club, and Rehab Pool Party inside Treasure Island Casino, New York New York Casino, Caesars Palace, The Luxor, Aria Casino, and The Hard Rock Hotel. After Las Vegas, Preston launched Rideout Hospitality.

As CEO of Rideout Hospitality, Preston provides consulting to casinos, hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and hospitality management groups across the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Clients retain Preston to optimize bar operations, create alcohol service policies, implement operating procedures, and conduct bartender training. Together. Preston and his team of consultants have provided consulting to over 250 clients

As Founder of The Dram Shop Experts, Preston provides plaintiff and defense attorneys with Liquor Liability, Premise Liability, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Wrongful Death expert witness testimony. Attorneys retain Preston to provide insight into alcohol-related industry-standard operating procedures, intoxication identification, training adequacy, management oversight, alcohol service policies, procedures, bottle service, mechanical bull operations, pool parties, underage alcohol prevention, security, use of force and deadly force

Preston Rideout has been retrained 73 times to provide Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He's been retained by Defendant's 23 times and Plaintiff's 50 times. Previous Dram Shop engagements include;

• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving (MS)
• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operating Procedure related to assault (LA)
• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations / Security Response related to suicide (LA)
• Industry Standard Alcohol Service Training related to drunk driving (CA)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving (NC))
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to employee drunk driving (TX)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations and Alcohol Service related to a car accident (SC)
• Industry Standard Security Operations related to parking lot assault (CT)
• Mechanical Bull Operating Procedure related to a broken neck (NJ)
• Nightclub Door Operations related to underage fatality (NY)
• Nightclub Security Use of Force related to customer ejection (CA)
• Nightclub Security Use of Force in a Knife Fight (WY)
• Nightclub Bottle Service Independent Contractor related to personal injury (FL)
• Resort Security Use of Force related to large-scale altercation persona injury (AZ)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to Multi-Unit Entertainment Complex Alcohol Service (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to Bottle Service Intoxication prevention (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to underage alcohol service drunk driving death (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to TABC Training / Intoxication Identification (TX)

Over the past 25 years, Preston Rideout has worked as a College Bartender, Security, Vegas Nightclub Bartender, Bar Manager, Casino Nightclub Manager, Assistant General Manager, 5,000 Person Pool Party Manager, General Manager, Multi-State Director of Nightlife, Multi-Unit Director of Bar Operations and CEO of Rideout Hospitality.

Among Dram Shop Experts, Preston Rideout has the most actual alcohol service experience and the most (75) alcohol safety certifications in the nation. For these reasons, he is a highly sought-after hospitality consultant and widely considered the leading bar operation expert in the legal industry.

Services

Preston Rideout provides Dram Shop / Liquor Liability expert witness opinions, reports, and testimony for plaintiffs and defendants including but not limited to industry-standard bar operations, responsible alcohol service, alcohol policies, alcohol procedures, intoxication identification, bartender training, security use of force, nightclub management, bottle service, underage alcohol service, mechanical bull, and pool party injuries.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Expertise:

Mechanical Bull, Bar, Assault, Dram Shop, Casino & Gaming Industry, Dram Shop Liability, Intoxication, Alcohol-related Violence, Alcohol-related Foreseeable Risk, Alcohol-related Accidents, Alcohol-related Death, Alcohol-related Customer Injury, Alcohol-related Employee Injury, Alcohol-related Slip and Fall, Alcohol-related Industry Standard, Alcohol-related Premise Liability, Alcohol-related Policies and Procedures, Alcohol-related Bartender Training, Responsible Alcohol Service, Responsible Mechanical Bull Operations, Responsible C02 Cannon Operations, Responsible Operating Procedures, Responsible Use of Force, Bartender Training, Security Training, Active Shooter Training, Industry Standard Bar Operations, Intoxication Identification, Nightclub Negligence, Hotel Security, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Restaurant Security.

Profile

Preston Rideout is a nightclub and bar consultant specializing in Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He has 25 years of bar operations experience and 75 alcohol safety certifications. Preston is CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of The Dram Shop Experts.

Upon graduating from the University of Mississippi, Preston relocated to Las Vegas to work for Pure Management Group. While in Las Vegas, Preston operated Coyote Ugly, Tangerine Nightclub, Pure Nightclub, PCD Lounge, LAX Nightclub, Noir Bar Audigier Nightclub, EVE Nightclub, Venus Pool Club, and Rehab Pool Party inside Treasure Island Casino, New York New York Casino, Caesars Palace, The Luxor, Aria Casino, and The Hard Rock Hotel. After Las Vegas, Preston launched Rideout Hospitality.

As CEO of Rideout Hospitality, Preston provides consulting to casinos, hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and hospitality management groups across the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Clients retain Preston to optimize bar operations, create alcohol service policies, implement operating procedures, and conduct bartender training. Together. Preston and his team of consultants have provided consulting to over 250 clients

As Founder of The Dram Shop Experts, Preston provides plaintiff and defense attorneys with Liquor Liability, Premise Liability, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Wrongful Death expert witness testimony. Attorneys retain Preston to provide insight into alcohol-related industry-standard operating procedures, intoxication identification, training adequacy, management oversight, alcohol service policies, procedures, bottle service, mechanical bull operations, pool parties, underage alcohol prevention, security, use of force, and deadly force.

Preston Rideout has been retrained 73 times to provide Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He's been retained by Defendant's 23 times and Plaintiff's 50 times. Previous Dram Shop engagements include;

• Bartender Alcohol Service Training Adequacy related to drunk driving death (OH)
• Bartender Intoxication Identification Training related to motorcycle death (FL)
• Bowling Alley Bar Operations related to glass handling personal injury (CO)
• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving (MS)
• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operating Procedure related to assault (LA)
• Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations / Security Response related to suicide (LA)
• Country Club Bartender Training related to intoxication identification (MO)
• College Bar Security Training / Door Operations related to underage alcohol service (SC)
• Drive Through Beer Barn Operating Procedure related to drunk driving death (OH)
• Habitual Drunkard identification and training adequacy (FL)
• Hotel Parking Lot Security Operating Procedures related to assault (MS)
• Industry Standard Alcohol Service Training related to drunk driving (CA)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving (NC))
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving death (SC)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to employee drunk driving (TX)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations and Security Training related to assault (MA)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving injury (CT)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations and Alcohol Service related to a car accident (SC)
• Industry Standard Security Operations related to parking lot assault (CT)
• Industry Standard Security Training related to “Felder Ordinance” (AL)
• Industry Standard Bar Operations related to Jet Ski fatality (FL)
• Liquor Store Underage Alcohol Sales Prevention Training (WV)
• Mechanical Bull Operating Procedure related to a broken neck (NJ)
• Nightclub Door Operations related to underage fatality (NY)
• Nightclub Security Use of Force related to customer ejection (CA)
• Nightclub Security Use of Force in a Knife Fight (WY)
• Nightclub Slip and fall related to personal injury (NV)
• Nightclub CO2 Cannon placement related to personal injury (TX)
• Nightclub Bottle Service Independent Contractor related to personal injury (FL)
• Nightclub Security Policy, Procedure, Training, and Use of Force related to assault (WA)
• Resort Security Use of Force related to large-scale altercation persona injury (AZ)
• Restaurant Industry Standard Security Procedure related to door operations (AL)
• Restaurant Landlord Tennent dispute related to profit loss (NV)
• Restaurant Bartender Training / Management Oversight related to drunk driving (WS)
• Restaurant Slip and Fall Training / Foreseeability related to personal injury (OK)
• Restaurant Liquor Storage / Foreseeability related to Underage Alcohol Theft (FL)
• Restaurant MMA Pay Per View Security Adequacy related to large-scale altercation (NY)
• Restaurant Intoxication Identification Training Adequacy (AL)
• Restaurant Underage Alcohol Consumption related to assault (FL)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to Multi-Unit Entertainment Complex Alcohol Service (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to Bottle Service Intoxication prevention (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to underage alcohol service drunk driving death (TX)
• Safe Harbor Compliance related to TABC Training / Intoxication Identification (TX)

Over the past 25 years, Preston Rideout has worked as a College Bartender, Security, Vegas Nightclub Bartender, Bar Manager, Casino Nightclub Manager, Assistant General Manager, 5,000 Person Pool Party Manager, General Manager, Multi-State Director of Nightlife, Multi-Unit Director of Bar Operations and CEO of Rideout Hospitality.

Among Dram Shop Experts, Preston Rideout has the most actual alcohol service experience and the most (75) alcohol safety certifications in the nation. For these reasons, he is a highly sought-after hospitality consultant and widely considered the leading bar operation expert in the legal industry.

Areas Served

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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Professional Experience

Rideout Hospitality Consulting:
CEO Restaurant, Nightclub and Bar Operations Consultant (2010 – Present)

Luke's Ice House: Houston Texas, Beaumont Texas, and Nederland Texas
Western Entertainment: Director of Nightlife & Bar Operations (2014 – 2016)

Electric Cowboy: Louisville Kentucky and St. Louis Missouri
Western Entertainment: Director of Nightlife & Bar Operations(2013 – 2014)

Rehab Pool Party: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Hard Rock Hotel: Bar Manager (Summer 2011)

Eve Nightclub: City Center Las Vegas, Nevada
Beso Management Group: General Manager (2010 - 2011)

LAX Nightclub: Luxor Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada
Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010)

Noir Bar: Luxor Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada
Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010)

Pure Nightclub: Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada
Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010)

Pussy Cat Doll Lounge: Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada
Pure Management Group Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010)

Venus Pool Club: Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Nevada
Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM ((2008 / 2010)

Audigier Nightclub: Treasure Island Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Pure Management Group: Pouring Bar Manager (2008 / 2010)

Tangerine Nightclub Treasure Island Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Pure Management Group: Pouring Bar Manager (2004 / 2008)

Coyote Ugly Saloon New York New York Casino Las Vegas, Nevada / Washington D.C.
Pure Management Group: Assistant General Manager (2004)

The Gin: Oxford Mississippi
Raise The Bar: Bartender (1996 / 2003)


Licenses

Alabama Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Alabama Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Arkansas Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Arkansas Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Arizona Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)
California Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Connecticut Techniques Of Alcohol Management
Colorado Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Delaware Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Florida Alcohol Program Responsible Beverage Service
Florida Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol New Hire
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Manager
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Habitual Drunkard
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol ID Checking
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol “BAC”
Georgia Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Georgia Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Illinois Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training (BASSET)
Illinois Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Iowa Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Idaho Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Indiana Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Kansas Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Kansas On-Premise Alcohol Server Training (SFS)
Kentucky Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Louisiana Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training (ATC)
Maine Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Maryland Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Massachusetts Techniques Alcohol Management
Michigan Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Michigan Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Minnesota Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Mississippi Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Mississippi Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training
Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Awareness (NALI)
Mississippi Gaming Training For Intervention (TIPS)
Mississippi Responsible Alcohol Training (ServSafe)
Mississippi Training For Intervention Procedures
Mississippi Techniques Of Alcohol Management
Missouri Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Montana Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Nebraska Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
New Jersey Techniques Of Alcohol Management
New Mexico Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
New York Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP)
New York Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
North Carolina Responsible Alcohol Server Program (RASP)
North Carolina Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
North Carolina Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
North Dakota Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Oregon Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Ohio Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Ohio Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Oklahoma Alcohol Seller Server Training (ABLE)
Oklahoma Alcohol Seller Server Training (ABLE)
Oklahoma Responsible Seller Server Training
Oklahoma Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Rhode Island Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Carolina Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Dakota Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Dakota Training For Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Tennessee Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Seller Training (TABC)
Texas Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Utah Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Virginia Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Vermont Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
West Virginia Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Wyoming Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Wisconsin Techniques Of Alcohol Management (TAM)


Legal Experience & Services

• Adamowski v. Rand Roadhouse: retained by Stacy Fulco with Bodell Bove LLC (Defendant) Report
• Alvis v. The Asylum: retained by Cy Hill with Cipriani & Werner: (Defendant) Report
• Anderson v. Carrabba's: retained by Scott Warner with Warner & Warner (Plaintiff) Review
• Arhendt v. Q Billiards retained by Dan Boho with Hinshaw Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Aufiero v. Perle Nightclub retained by Michael Camarinos Law Group (Defendant) Report / Deposition
• Bahna v. Universal Studios Hotel: retained by Mike Bailey with Bailey Fisher (Plaintiff) Review
• Boots v. Twin Peaks: retained by Trey Traylor with Yearout & Traylor (Plaintiff) Review
• Boyle v. 823 Lounge: retained by Michael Davis with Boone & Davis (Plaintiff) Review
• Burns v. Banta retained by James Healy with Sullivan and Brill (Plaintiff) Report
• Byers v. Sweet Melissa's Café: retained by Victoria Lopez with Kubicki Draper (Defendant) Review
• Cathey v. Whitmore retained by Travis E. Venable with Thomas Henry Law (Plaintiff) Report
• Cesar v. Chicas Locas: retained by Dennis Sullivan with Patrick Daniel Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Cortez v. Omni Hotel: retained by Carmen Aguado with Ogletree, Deakins, & Stewart (Defendant) Report / Deposition
• Cox v. Nielsen: retained by Matt Thomas with Favros Law Firm(Defendant) Review
• Daniels v. Cook retained by Marc Middleton with Cornerstone Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Davidson v. Chicken N Pickle: retained by Grant Gibson with Parrish Devaughn Law Firm (Plaintiff) Review
• De La Cruz v. TXL Western Saloon: retained by Jonathan Winocour (Plaintiff) Review
• Degenhardt v. Ransom & Donaldson: retained by Jim Martin with Thomas J. Henry Law (Plaintiff) Report
• Devany v. HRNI Holding LLC: retained by David Wilson with Wilson Novak (Plaintiff) Review
• Duffy v. Rebar: retained by Bill Staehle with Leary, Bride, & Mergner (Defendant) Report
• Dzintars v. Leverich Partners: retained by Katie Huso with Keller & Huso (Defendant) Review
• Erickson v Brentom: retained by Alex Ginsburg with Young Clement Rivers (Plaintiff) Review
• Ervin v. American Legion: retained by Mike Warren with Warren Law Firm (Plaintiff) Report
• Feldman v. Fire Co. LLC: retained by Rosemarie Arnold with Arnold Law (Defendant) Report
• Fredrickson v. Bootleggers Bar: retained by Tim Morgan with Bergmanis Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Gangemi v. AMF Bowling Centers: retained by Kimberly Viergever with Wilson Elser (Defendant) Report
• Glaspie v. Chasers Corporation: retained by Eric Schade with Hupy & Abraham (Plaintiff) Report
• Glen v. Black Market: retained by Rodney Bargainer with Bargainer Law (Plaintiff) Deposition / Testimony
• Glenn v. Twin Lakes Golf: retained by Michelle Hyler with Favros Law (Defendant) Review
• Gomez v. Brent Franklin: retained by Michael Williamson with Broussard & Hart (Plaintiff) Review
• Gore v. Whiskey Joe's: retained by Peter Oppenheimer with Marlow, Adler & Lewis (Defendant) Deposition
• Griffin v. Crazyfish Grill: retained by Chris Nicholas with Fasig Brown Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Hands v. Goodtime Charlies: retained by Craig Morton with Morton & Morton (Plaintiff) Report
• Hartley v. BJ's Drive Thru: retained by Tim Spille with Reminger Law (Defendant) Report
• Jaramillo v. Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort: retained by Riley Clayton with Cloward (Plaintiff) Review
• Jesus v. Whitmore retained by Nicholas Kotonias with Kotonias Law (Plaintiff) Report / Deposition
• Johnson v. Dave & Busters: retained by Emily Cunion with Zelms Erlich and Mack (Defendant) Report
• Kaufman v. Buffalo Wild Wings: retained by Seth Cohen with Cohen Law Firm (Plaintiff) Review
• Leffew v. Rivers: retained by Adam Ingber with Ingber Law (Plaintiff) Report / Deposition
• Lenhart v. Cruzan: retained by Ed Hershewe with Hershewe Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Macilwinen v. Vision Quest Brewing: retained by Randall Weiner with Weiner & Cording (Plaintiff) Report
• Massey v. The Retreat: retained by Jamie Holland with Holland Law (Plaintiff) Deposition / Testimony
• Mendoza v. Jaguars: retained by Alyssa Illsley with Prieto, Wood & Boyer (Defendant) Review
• Meyer v. Lake Inn: retained by Craig Bailey with Womble & Yelton (Plaintiff) Review
• Moore & Ramos v. Florabama: retained by Joe Zarzaur with Zarzaur Law (Plaintiff) Deposition
• Moore v. Zydeco retained by Jason Yearout with Rubio Law Firm (Defendant) Deposition
• Ndefo v. Maese: retained by Dan Dunbar with Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi (Plaintiff) Review
• Newland v. Brothers: retained by Kimberly Viergever with Wilson Elser (Plaintiff) Review
• Orr v. Starlight Club: retained by Todd Turner with Turner & Turner (Plaintiff) Review
• Parish v. Uncle Mo's: retained by Ashley Blackburn with Smith, & Henning (Plaintiff) Review
• Patel v. The Chicken Place: retained by Scott Lidgi with The Lidgi Law Firm (Plaintiff) Report
• Patrick v. The Loft Bar: retained by Steve Calamusa with Gordon & Partners (Plaintiff) Review
• Perez v. Sporty's Beef & Brew: retained by Jesse Williams with Favros Law (Defendant) Review
• Plisko v. The Cove: retained by Lauren Newton with Tin Fulton Walker & Owen (Plaintiff) Review
• Potash v. Drinker's Pub: retained by Dan Rovner with Ross, Feller & Casey (Plaintiff) Report
• Proof Tavern v. Signal Butte: retained by Ben Gordon with Naylor & Braster (Plaintiff) Report
• Randle v. Golden Nugget Casino: retained by Mary London Fuller with SWPG (Defendant) Report
• Roberts v. Bears Den: retained by Ashley French with Cipriani & Werner (Defendant) Review
• Robles & Su v. London Bridge Resort: retained by Benjamin Hodgson with Righi Fitch Law (Defendant) Report
• Rosas v. Nashville Management retained by Deborah Yim with Primera Law (Plaintiff) Report
• Salgado v. Zio Main: retained by Blake Gipson with Miller, Scamardi & Carrabba (Defendant) Report
• Scarborough v. Chateau: retained by Christian Smith with Richard Harris Law (Plaintiff) Report / Deposition
• Skaggs v. MGM Resorts: retained by George Ready with Ready Law Firm (Plaintiff) Review
• Skaggs v. Showdown Bar: retained by Dennis Sullivan with Patrick Daniel Law (Plaintiff) Review
• Smith v. Clarke Fish House: retained by Lawrence Najem with Ossi & Najem (Defendant) Deposition
• Smith v. Sauced Pizza: retained by Jenna Green with Hupy & Abraham (Plaintiff) Report
• Terrell v. Boomerjack's Western Center: retained by Dylan Savage with QSLWM(Defendant) Report
• Valdez v. Iracheta: retained by Ben Esco with Cole, Scott & Kissane (Plaintiff) Review
• Vergara & Barron v. Shackelford: retained by Mike Benninger with Benninger Law (Plaintiff) Review
• West v. Story Nightclub: retained by Beau Blumberg with Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero (Plaintiff) Review
• Wolverton v. Tracks Café: retained by Lawrence Soma with Soma & Soma (Plaintiff) Deposition


Affiliations

Cayuga Hospitality: Nightclub and Bar Consultant


Qualifications

Luke's Icehouse: Western Entertainment: Director of Bar Operations (2014 – 2016) Houston, Texas
Electric Cowboy: Western Entertainment: Director of Nightlife (2013 – 2014) Lexington, Kentucky
Rehab Pool Party: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Bar Manager (Summer 2012) Las Vegas, Nevada
Eve Nightclub: Beso Management Group: General Manager (2010 - 2011) Las Vegas, Nevada
LAX Nightclub: Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Noir Bar: Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Pure Nightclub: Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Pussy Cat Doll Lounge: Pure Management Group Multi-Unit AGM (2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Venus Pool Club: Pure Management Group: Multi-Unit AGM ((2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Audigier Nightclub: Pure Management Group: Bar Manager (2008 / 2010) Las Vegas, Nevada
Tangerine Nightclub Pure Management Group: Bar Manager (2004 / 2008) Las Vegas, Nevada
Coyote Ugly Saloon Pure Management Group: Bar Manager (2004) Las Vegas, Nevada
The Gin: Raise The Bar: Bartender (1996 / 2003) Oxford, Mississippi


Seminars & Training

Alabama Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Alabama Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Arkansas Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Arkansas Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Arizona Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
California Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBS)
California Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Connecticut Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Colorado Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Delaware Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Florida Alcohol Program Responsible Beverage Service
Florida Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol New Hire
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Manager
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Habitual Drunkard
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol ID Checking
Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol “BAC”
Georgia Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Georgia Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Illinois Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training (BASSET)
Illinois Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Iowa Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Idaho Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Indiana Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Kansas Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Kansas On-Premises Alcohol Server Training (SFS)
Kentucky Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Louisiana Responsible Alcohol Vendor Training Program (ATC)
Maine Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Maryland Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Massachusetts Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Michigan Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Minnesota Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Mississippi Alcohol Seller Server Training Program
Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Awareness (NALI)
Mississippi Gaming Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Mississippi Responsible Alcohol Training (ServSafe)
Mississippi Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Mississippi Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Missouri Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Montana Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Nebraska Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
New Jersey Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
New Mexico Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
New York Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP)
New York Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
North Carolina Responsible Alcohol Server Program (RASP)
North Carolina Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
North Carolina Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
North Dakota Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Oregon Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Ohio Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Ohio Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Oklahoma Alcohol Seller Server Training (ABLE)
Oklahoma Responsible Seller Server Training
Oklahoma Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Rhode Island Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Carolina Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Dakota Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
South Dakota Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Tennessee Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Seller Training (TABC)
Texas Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Utah Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Virginia Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Vermont Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
West Virginia Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Wyoming Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)
Wisconsin Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM)


Publications

Cocktail Currency


Professional References

Ebony Howard: (305) 720-1211
Luis Diaz: (863) 399-6099
Silver Gordon: (513) 225-5000


Education

B.A. University of Mississippi


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