Andy Westley
About Andy Westley
Andy Westley serves as the Senior Director of the LLS Product Knowledge Center of Excellence and Central West Region at Breakthru Beverage Group, bringing over 28 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry. He has held various roles throughout his career and is responsible for providing product knowledge education and certifications to a large team of sales associates.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Andy Westley currently serves as the Senior Director of the LLS Product Knowledge Center of Excellence and Central-West Region at Breakthru Beverage Group. He has been in this role since 2020, based in Cicero, Illinois. His responsibilities include providing product knowledge education and certifications to a large team of sales associates. He has also previously held positions within the company, including Director of Training and Development, Senior Director of Central-West Region, Learning, Leadership and Sales Solutions, and Midwest Regional Director of Learning and Development.
Education and Expertise
Andy Westley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Bradley University, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. His extensive education supports his expertise in the wine and spirits industry, where he has accumulated over 28 years of experience.
Background
With over 28 years in the wine and spirits industry, Andy Westley has held various roles that include Sales Representative, Key Account Manager, District Manager, Director of Sales, Brand Manager, and Market Manager. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, contributing to his current leadership role at Breakthru Beverage Group.
Achievements
In his current position, Andy Westley leads a team of four Learning and Development professionals across six states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado. He is responsible for implementing product knowledge education, including certifications such as WSET for wine and spirits and Cicerone.org for beer. His leadership in the Product Knowledge Center of Excellence enhances the training and development initiatives within the organization.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andy Westley enjoys watching his daughter participate in equestrian activities, particularly horse jumping. This interest reflects his support for family activities and engagement in sports.