ABOUT Lagniappe

Lagniappe proudly represents a thoughtfully curated portfolio of wines and spirits throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois. We partner with independent, family-owned producers who share our commitment to authenticity, quality and a strong sense of place. From the vineyards of Burgundy and Barolo to local distilleries and artisanal agave producers, every brand in our portfolio has a story worth telling.

Our diverse portfolio allows us to serve a wide range of customers while maintaining the personal relationships and attentive service that have defined Lagniappe from the beginning. We provide knowledgeable guidance, thoughtful recommendations and hands-on support to help our retail and restaurant partners succeed.

At Lagniappe, we believe great products deserve great representation and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

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Our Team

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Sam Silerzio

General Manager

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Leah Allen

Operations Manager

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Andrew Kellerman

Sales Director

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Jackie Boyer

Operations Assistant

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Richard Beltzer

Spirits Specialist

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Alexandria Contos

Sales Rep - North City, Near North Suburbs

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Rebecca Schliff

Sales Rep - City

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Oscar Grossman

Sales Rep - City

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Max Whitfield

Sales Rep - City

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Mateo Ramos

Sales Rep - City, Near West Suburbs

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Emily Bensching

Sales Rep - West, South Suburbs

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Matt Morin

Sales Rep - Northwest Suburbs

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Alex Ryser

Sales Rep – Quad Cities, West Illinois

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