Whiskey University has Instructors in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Our faculty currently serves areas in Fulton County, Georgia (1,066,710); Cobb County, Georgia (790,588); DeKalb County, Georgia (764,382); Cherokee County, Georgia (266,620) Paulding County, Georgia (168,661); Douglas County, Georgia (144,237) and Bartow County, Georgia (108,901) in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Whiskey University’s Faculty
Lt. Col. Christopher Reynolds
1st Lt. Elsa Murillo
Lt.Jr.Grd Rakio Brand
Lt.Jr.Grd Tonya Cole
Lt.Jr.Grd. Gene Payne
Lt.Jr.Grd. Johnathan Payne
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Lt. Col. Christopher Reynolds
E-mail: Chris@WhiskeyUniv.com
Chris Reynolds joined Whiskey University in November 2021. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees. Reynolds earned his Bourbon Diploma on December 7th, 2021.
Chris is a 30 year investment sales and marketing professional with his consulting practice headquartered in Atlanta. In addition to work, he has been very active in his community serving on numerous nonprofit and for-profit boards. Chris is married and lives in Atlanta with his wife of 35 years. Together, they have two grown daughters and recently added two grandchildren to the mix. Chris earned his Associates Degree and the title of Certified Bourbon Taster on March 2nd, 2022.
Chris was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's in General Studies and an MBA with a dual concentration in finance and management. Chris was introduced to the virtues and history of whiskey while pursuing his college degrees. It wasn’t until later in life that he came to appreciate the rich tradition and craftsmanship that goes into each bottle. While partial to double-oaked bourbons today, Chris continues to explore the category and enjoys sampling new creations.
On April 13th, 2022 Chris earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 25 classes at Whiskey University earning him the title of “Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster” and the rank of 1 st Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade. On December 4 th , 2023 He earned his Master of Arts Degree with 48 classes earning him the title of “Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster” and the rank of Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade.
Chris has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
“Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
”Executive Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
Certified Whiskey Specialist, The Council of Whiskey Masters
American Single Malt Academy Certification
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Elsa Murillo joined the Whiskey University in January of 2022 after her move to Georgia from Texas. Shortly after relocating, she began working on her Bourbon Diploma which she earned after eight classes on March 8th 2022.
Elsa has a background of 20+ years within Corporate Credit Risk Management. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon in Mexico and raised in the surrounding areas of Houston, Texas. Elsa has continued to absorb the Latin culture, enriching her fluency to speak Spanish. Now residing North of Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia, she continues to see her family and friends in Houston and offers classes within the surrounding areas when visiting.
After savoring her first smoked old fashioned created with a special pecan syrup recipe made in San Antonio, Texas in 2018, began her quest where she became completely captivated with learning about whiskey and bourbon, a journey that continues to capture her attention like no other spirit. From its history, down to its distillation, Elsa has truly made it an adventure visiting various distilleries throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas.
Elsa is always thrilled to introduce and share the traditional whiskey “hug” with people. While she enjoys her vast collections of whiskeys, she relishes in higher proof and double oaked pours. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends complimented by her cigars. She absolutely loves to attend and participate in whiskey events within the community, always adding to her knowledge while enjoying fellowship time.
Elsa earned her Associate of Science Degree and the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” after 16 classes on May 18th 2022 and continues her education. Elsa is also a “Certified Bourbon Steward” with the Stave and Thief Society and is a member of the following organizations.
Elsa has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
“Master Bourbon Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
”Certified Bourbon Steward“
(from Stave & Thief Society)
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Band Of Rebels Member With LuxCo/Rebel Yell
Member, Bourbon Women in Georgia
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Lt.Jr.Grd Rakio Brand
Rakio has the following “Designations” and Credentials:
“Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
”Executive Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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Lt.Jr.Grd Tonya Cole
Whiskey University Recruiter
Tonya Cole joined Whiskey University in Summer of 2023 and earned her Bourbon Diploma on September 12th, 2023.
Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Tonya has served as an award-winning educator for over 30 years with the last ten years in Education Administration with an emphasis on progressive education. Tonya has experience as an educator, mentor, teacher, curriculum coordinator, administrator, and director in early education. She has served as a trainer, facilitator, and presenter at numerous local and national conferences and professional development initivees. Cole has also served with school accreditation review teams for institutions in Georgia, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland. She has participated in several international Study Tours in Reggio Emilia, Italy and Lima, Peru and has been a featured writer and peer reviewer for the publication, Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange. In addition to work, she serves as a board member on the Board of Advocates for The University of Kansas Libraries, in addition to, the Watson Centennial Building Committee, the Watson Centennial Council and the Dean’s Award for Student Employee Excellence (DASEE) Committee.
Tonya suffered an aortic dissection in 2015, and in an effort to regain her sense of taste and smell as a result of the condition, she combined her collegiate studies at The University of Kansas in the Department of Biology as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar with an interest in bourbon and whiskey which proved to be instrumental in her current recovery and trajectory as an Ambassador for the Bourbon Women Atlanta in addition to Brand Community Manager for Joe Louis Bourbon, she has co-hosted numerous bourbon and whiskey tasting and sensorial experiences throughout Metro Atlanta along with nationally aired podcast episodes.
Tonya now resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is the Whiskey University’s State Leader in Georgia. She currently holds the title as Winner of the Inaugural Scofflaw Backyard Bourbon Bash in Atlanta, serves as an Event Collaborator with Grant Park Social - a local Bourbon bar and cocktail lounge, and supports aortic dissection research for the John Rier Research Program and healthy aging with Emory University.
Tonya earned her Associate of Science Degree and the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” from Whiskey University on July 22nd, 2023. Tonya is also a Certified and Executive Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society and has earned or is a member of the following organizations. Tonya is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at Whiskey University with a Double Major in the Whiskey Row Region and World Whiskies. She expects to graduate in the Fall of 2025.
Tonya has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
“Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
”Executive Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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American Single Malt Academy Certification
The Hillsboro Society
Spirited Collective
Ambassador, Black Bourbon Society in Georgia
Co-Ambassador, Bourbon Women, Atlanta
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Lt.Jr.Grd. Gene Payne
Gene has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Certified Whiskey Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
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Lt.Jr.Grd. Johnathan Payne
Johnathan has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Certified Whiskey Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
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