Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this project and to all those who continue to help shape me as a better version of my self every day. “I’m so happy to call Seattle home and to be part of the Capitol Hill Community. Ken was able to host his first event on SeptemFootprint Wine Tap was born and open for business. Come in and enjoy a glass while you work or read, have a date night, catch up with friends any night of the week, enjoy a live music and wine tasting public event, or host a private event with 50 of your closest companions. We are so happy with how the space turned out and love talking to guests about all the different elements that went into creating the space.” The space is designed to make the guest feel immediate warmth and invitation from first time wine explorers to seasoned professionals. Working with a smaller yet cozy space we knew maximizing the potential for a versatile space was key in a successful flow of feel and operation.
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“We designed this space to capture modern and rustic, old-world and new-world, utilizing existing elements and building on the foundation, all the while paying attention to what materials could be re-claimed and re-purposed. It was almost exactly 2 years since he stepped away from HR Ken signed his lease agreement to what will soon become a dream venture brought to reality. Getting his roots started as a Tasting Room Associate at one of the largest and well known WA wineries at the time, over the next 2 years he worked his way up to Lead Associate and over to different wineries, tasting rooms and found his temporary plateau as Bar Manager at a classic Seattle Wine Bar. In late Spring of 2016 Ken left his HR career to fully immerse himself into the wine industry. “We all have many dreams, but do we ever really get to live them? What if there’s a way to revolutionize great quality local wine, reducing or eliminating waste, and without the consumer having to pay high prices to enjoy it?” The next couple of years involved many restless nights of excitement and doubt, but he persisted on what started as a figment of imagination and piece of scratch paper to developing a clearer concept and drafted business plan. A majority of what wine consumers drink are considered ‘ready-to-drink’ younger wines and wines that were purchased within a day.”Ĭommence: Operation Wine Inquisition Mode.Ī natural born leader and fighter for all things good, Ken was set on exploring all options to live his dream. He also did not want to settle his ambitions to what’s already being done and considered the norm, safe, traditional etc. A lot of conjuring up images of what a potential wine future could be, I started by looking at what I want, but then, it became more apparent to focus on things that I do not want.” Ken could not compromise his philosophies, values and being authentic to himself and others, and practice reducing and eliminating waste in all aspects of life. “I wanted to be more involved with wine in my everyday life, and not just be a fun hobby. In 2014 Ken began a deeper journey of wine exploration and his passion grew with every experience. Similar to his scientific and artistic background, getting acquainted with wine over many years led him to see how wine can be a great example of blending and balancing science and art. Who knew an HR opportunity would be a 10-year career?! Simultaneously interpreting marine life sciences and managing administrative functions for thousands of employees and business resources, Ken dabbled in being a host for blind wine tasting and food-wine pairing events with friends in his spare time.
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In 2006 he moved to Seattle and took a volunteer opportunity at the Seattle Aquarium and professional opportunity in HR.
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“I relate somewhat to being a salmon, born in the area, grew up elsewhere, and now returned, perhaps instinctively to live life to the fullest.” After a long Seattle vacation in 2005 he knew Seattle was the place to call and return home. This led him to study Biological Sciences, Ecology and Vocal Music Performance. He’s always been fascinated with science, and passionate for art, music and singing. Ken was born in WA and has lived on the US west coast his entire life.