Episode 34 - Wayne Chaplin - CEO & President | Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

This week the guys are joined by the CEO & President of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Mr. Wayne Chaplin. What a great conversation with family stories, business insights, and a discussion about the future of hospitality education. As we recorded this episode before Thanksgiving, Wayne shared stories of his family and the early years of Southern Wine & Spirts, including how he left the legal profession and joined the family business to create a beverage industry juggernaut!

We all truly enjoyed this conversation with our school's namesake, and we learned more about the Chaplin family’s commitment to the community & education. 

• “The stories about Wayne and his father are just fabulous,” says Chef Masi. 

• “This is a must listen for anyone in or wanting to join the hospitality/beverage industry,” said Prof. Connors.

• “What a great way to wrap up November and our episodes about what we are thankful for; Mr. Wayne Chaplin is at the top of the list!,” states Prof Dodge.  

Thank you, Wayne, and the Chaplin family, for your continuous support of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Bacardi Center of Excellence.”