Bob DesRuisseaux

CEO/Chief Wine Officer/Chief Viticulturist

Bob has been making, studying, collecting, and teaching about wine for over 25 years. He graduated from Hodges University Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Management. Bob then went on to receive his Master of Business Administration at Washburn University in Strategic Planning, Finance, and International Business, where he was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society. He also graduated from the Winemaking Program of the University of California at Davis studying Enology and Viticulture. He enjoys traveling and volunteering for many non-profit organizations.

Founder – Kansas Wine Institute

Current Past President – Kansas Grape Growers & Winemakers Association

Member - Kansas Agritourism Advisory Council

Past Chairman – Kansas Grape and Wine Industry Advisory Council

Professional Member - American Society of Enology & Viticulture

Professional Member – American Society of Enology & Viticulture – Eastern Section

Professional Member – Society of Wine Educators

Lifetime Member American Wine Society