Whiskey University has Instructors in the Chicago Metropolitan Area:
The Faculty services the areas of Cook County, Illinois (5,287,037) within the Chicago Metropolitan Area
Whiskey University’s Faculty
Lt.Col. Mark Stenner
Lt.Col. Paul Eggerdin
1st.Lt. Nyshana Sumner
Lt.Jr.Gr Tee Floyd
Pvt. John Franklin
Pvt. Johnathan Hirsh
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Lt.Col. Mark Stenner
Mark has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”
(fromWhiskey University)
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Lt. Col. Mark Stenner
“I believe you enjoy what you like. It’s great to learn and obtain recommendations, however, we all have our preferences, drink what you want.” Lt. Col. Stenner currently serves as a management professional in the insurance industry, where he leads a specialized team of claims professionals handling Professional Liability for Healthcare providers. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Mark’s professional career is defined by high- level oversight and risk management—traits that translate seamlessly into his disciplined approach to whiskey education.
A proud graduate of Creighton University, Mark hails from Omaha, Nebraska. While his appreciation for spirits began informally years ago, his formal journey into the “Spirits World” accelerated in September 2024 when he joined Whiskey University. Since then, he has dedicated himself to mastering the complex history and evolving industry of whiskey, a passion further fueled by multiple research trips to Kentucky and numerous distillery visits.
Mark has risen through the ranks of the Bourbon Brigade, earning the rank of Lt. Colonel and completing his Master of Arts Degree with the title of “Chartered Master Whiskey Taster” through the university’s diverse curriculum. As a student of the craft, he is a “generalist;” at heart, enjoying the full breadth of the whiskey world—from the spicy kick of a high-rye mash bill to the soft sweetness of wheat whiskeys and the classic tradition of Irish spirits.
Mark resides in the Chicago area and when he isn’t navigating the complexities of healthcare liability or studying whiskey history, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, gardening, watching sports, being outdoors and golfing. He is happily married to his wife, Carolyn, and is the proud father of four adult children.
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Member: Mellow Moments Club
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Lt.Col. Paul Eggerding
Email address: ChicagoPaul@WhiskeyUniv.com
Paul Eggerding has been a member of Whiskey University since the summer of 2021. In 2012 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Paul earned his Bourbon Diploma on October 4th, 2021.
Paul is a Lieutenant and paramedic with a fire department in the suburbs of Chicago. Paul was born in Oak Park, IL in 1971. Paul graduated with his Associate's Degree from Triton College in 1989 with a degree in Fire Science Technology. Eggerding also served in the United States Navy as a Firecontrol Specialist on board the U.S.S. Virginia CGN-38 during Desert Storm. Paul is currently living in Brookfield, IL just west of Chicago, Illinois. He spends his time teaching and talking about bourbon, spending time with his daughter Eva and riding his motorcycle across the country.
Paul was part of the Summer Semester of Instructors in 2021 and graduated with his Associate Degree after passing 16 classes on November 16th, 2021. Eggerding earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 25 classes on January 12th, 2022, at Whiskey University as well as the title of "Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of 1st.Lt. in the Bourbon Brigade. Paul is also a Certified Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society.
Paul then earned his Master of Science Degree majoring in the Bourbon Capital region in June 2022 after completing his 45 classes earning the title “Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the Commensurate Senior Officer Rank of Major in the “Bourbon Brigade.” Continuing on in his education, Eggerding then earned his Masters of Arts Degree on October 12th, 2022 after completing a total of FIFTY FOUR (54) Tasting Classes. Whiskey University then bestowed title of “Chartered Master Whiskey Taster” and the Commensurate Senior Officer Rank of Lieutenant Colonel (the highest rank awarded by Whiskey University) in the “Bourbon Brigade.”
Paul has always had a love for bourbon. It is the only spirit his grandfather kept in the house and the only brown spirit my father had in his life. He fell in love with our Native American spirit and all the history that it intwines with American history. Paul states that his “journey turned from a simple curiosity to outright obsession when he found a group of guys in a bourbon club who shared the same passion for not only the liquid but the stories and history that went along with them. It has been an amazingly fun ride since then and Whiskey University has helped me further down the rabbit hole of this enjoyment."
Paul Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
”Certified Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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Adventures Club Bourbon Society Member
Brothers of the Barrel Whiskey Club, Founder
Brand Ambassador for Pursuit United
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1st.Lt. Nyshana Sumner
Nyshana Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Master Bourbon Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
”Executive Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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Lt.Jr.Gr Tee Floyd
Tiffany Talibah “Tee” Floyd has been a member of Whiskey University since March 2022. In 2012 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Tee earned her Bourbon Diploma with Whiskey University on June 7, 2022.
Lt.Jr.Gr Floyd was born on Christmas day in 1973 in Chicago, Illinois and has lived in various neighborhoods on Chicago’s south side. She now lives in the Oakland neighborhood. Tee earned her Associate Degree after passing 16 classes on August 9 , 2022.
Tee’s passion for bourbon began in 2017 during a girl’s trip to Louisville. She had always enjoyed trying new whiskeys and the distillery tours made her excited to learn more. During this trip, she tried samples at a few distilleries, but especially enjoyed those at Four Roses and Buffalo Trace.
After enrolling in classes at Whiskey University she has started her whiskey collection and has decided to major in the Bluegrass Region. Tee now serves on the “Whiskey Founders Life Story Committee” after volunteering to research contributors that have had significant impact on the Bourbon and Whiskey Industry. She realized that learning and writing about the people who are involved with the process is just as enjoyable as learning about the “juice” itself.
Tee Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
”Certified Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
Pvt. John Franklin
John has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Apprentice Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
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Pvt. Johnathan Hirsh
Johnathan has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Apprentice Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
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