The digital face of the alcohol space

Sean Dollinger is the Founder of the Company. He is an experienced entrepreneur having successfully founded, developed and monetized multiple business ventures. He is also the Founder of PlantX Life Inc. from June 2019 to present. Prior to his current engagements, he has been Founder and investor in multiple ventures over the last 20 years including founder of Carbone Coal Fired Pizza from April 2020 to present, and CEO and Director of Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste”) from January 2015 to February 2019. His core areas of expertise include concept and market creation through international e-commerce marketing channels and the formation of strategic supply and distribution partnerships to secure and develop products, open logistics channels, and improve customer service.

Angela Kattoula is currently our Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board. She has served in that position since Inception of the Company, from January, 2021 to the present date. Prior to joining us, she was the Director of Marketing for Country Wine & Spirts, Inc. from February 2003 to December 2020, and oversaw all aspects of products sourcing and distribution for the company. In this regard, she was also responsible for managing accounts for retail stores and ordering brands for a wholesale company. Angela has a BA degree from the University of Michigan and her MA degree from the University of San Diego.

Darren Collins is currently our Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Board. He has served in that position since Inception of the Company, from January, 2021 to the present date. Prior to joining us, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Advisor for Khiron Life Sciences Corp. from January 2017 to July 2020, and oversaw over $100 million in capital raises as well as the listing of the company of the TSV Venture Exchange. In that position he was responsible for capital markets relationships, budgeting, financial reporting and mergers and acquisitions. From 2008 to present date, he has been a director of Dalvay Capital, a merchant bank focused on early-stage companies. In this capacity, he has held several executive and board appointments. He has a BComm degree in finance from Dalhousie University.

Peter Simeon is currently our Independent Director of Board. He has served in that position since Inception of the Company, from January, 2021 to the present date. He is currently a Partner in the securities group of Gowling WLG LLP in the Toronto office. He has been in this position since February 2015 to present. Prior to this position, he was a Partner at Wildeboer Dellelce LLP from June 2008 to February 2015. He focuses his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and structured products. He holds an LLB from Osgood Hall at York University and BA from Queens University. He sits on the board of a number of public and private companies.

Guy Dollinger is currently our Independent Director of Board. He is Vice President & partner in DZD Hardwood Inc, a global hardwood lumber business since 1990 to present. His responsibilities include overseeing operations, finance, exports, and the procurement of raw material. His extensive knowledge of supply chains and manufacturing as well as his ability to build client relationships has been paramount in DZD’s growth. He attended Concordia University majoring in accounting. Guy Dollinger is Sean Dollinger’s uncle.

Jaclyn Hoffman is a global marketing executive with progressive experience in graphic design, brand development, brand communication, and digital campaigns. She has worked with older brands in order to modernize their brand identity, as well as start-up companies in order to create entirely new branding.

Athar Rasool is a full stack developer who has built 1000’s of websites throughout his career.  He has a team of 30 experienced developers, making him well versed in all types of coding languages. Athar and his team built CWSpirits.com on Shopify, and work on the site every day to optimize its UI/UX.

Cal Jacob has been working in the alcohol industry for the past 15 years,  He is involved in all aspects of Country Wine and Spirits, spearheading the ecommerce addition while scaling the warehouse to handle the influx of online sales. Cal is a major player in the industry and brings his long term and valuable relationships to LQR House.