Whiskey University has Instructors in the Columbus Metro Area:
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Our faculty currently serves areas in Platte County, Nebraska (33,363); Madison County, Nebraska (35,392), Colfax County, Nebraska (10,881); Butler County, Nebraska (8,058), Merrick County, Nebraska (7,358); Stanton County, Nebraska (6,098); Boone County, Nebraska (5,239) and Nance County, Nebraska (3,607) in the Central Nebraska Metro Area.
Whiskey University’s Faculty
1.) Lt. Col. Ken Ksiazek
2.) Lt. Col. Jeanne Ksiazek
3.) Lt. Brante Hayes
4.) Sgt. Weston Greenlee
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Lt. Col. Ken Ksiazek
Email address: JK.Ksiazek@WhiskeyUniv.com
Lt Colonel Ken Ksiazek has been a member of Whiskey University since March 2022. In 2016, Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Jeanne earned her Bourbon Diploma with 8 classes completed on May 25th, 2022.
Ken is in his mid 50’s and lives in Columbus Nebraska. Ken and his wife Jeanne have been married for 35 years and have two children, along with their first grandchild this last year. His sons and their families are located in Nebraska and both work within the school system as an educator and athletic trainer.
Ken has been employed with a family owned concrete company as a dispatcher for the last 8 years in Columbus, Nebraska.
Ken earned his Associate Degree and the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” after passing 16 classes on June 21, 2022. Ken has always had an appreciation for whiskey. He grew up with a heritage where whiskey was always served at the door of family weddings. He introduced his wife to this tradition and together their interest in distilleries and the history of whiskey grew. Ken was the one to discover Whiskey University and start he and his wife's path to their education of their passion for whiskey. Today they are still attending classes to further their knowledge.
On August 14, 2022 Lt Colonel Ken advanced to earn the Title of “Master Bourbon Taster” by earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree at 30 classes and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.
Ken continued his education and on December 7, 2022 he earned the Title of "Charted Master Bourbon Taster" by earning his Master of Science Degree at 42 classes and on March 19, 2023 he earned his Master of Arts Degree at 50 classes.
Ken has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador
4.) Tennessee Squire With Jack Daniel’s
5.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
6.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus And M.G.P.
7.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail
8.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member
9.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey
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10.) Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association
11.) Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon
12.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
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Master of Science
Master of Arts Degree
Lt. Col. Jeanne Ksiazek
Email address: JK.Ksiazek@WhiskeyUniv.com
Lt Colonel Jeanne Ksiazek has been a member of Whiskey University since March 2022. In 2016, Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Jeanne earned her Bourbon Diploma with 8 classes completed on May 25th, 2022.
Jeanne is in her mid 50’s and lives in Columbus Nebraska. Jeanne and her husband Ken have been married for 35 years and have two children, along with their first grandchild this last year. Her sons and their families are located in Nebraska and both work within the school system as an educator and athletic trainer.
Jeanne is the HR Manager for Ernst Auto Group, dealing with both GM and Toyota locations, located in Columbus, Nebraska. She has been with the company for the last 19 years.
Jeanne earned her Associate Degree and the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” after passing 16 classes on June 21, 2022. As far as her enjoyment of whiskey and bourbon, it began with her and her husband visiting some of the state's distilleries. Her desire to learn more about the history, mash bills, and processes grew with every visit and tour they took. Her husband came home one day with information about "Whiskey University" and they were started on their path to a greater knowledge of a passion they share and love to share and discuss with others. "I am always excited to share tastes and knowledge with other whiskey lovers".
On August 14, 2022 Lt Colonel Jeanne advanced to earn the Title of “Master Bourbon Taster” by earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree at 30 classes and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.
Jeanne continued her education and on December 7, 2022 she earned the Title of "Charted Master Bourbon Taster" by earning her Master of Science Degree at 42 classes and on March 19, 2023 she earned her Master of Arts Degree at 50 classes.
Jeanne has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”
(from the Whiskey University)
2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador
4.) Tennessee Squire With Jack Daniel’s
5.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
6.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus And M.G.P.
7.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail
8.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member
9.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey
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10.) Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association
11.) Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon
12.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
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Master of Science
Master of Arts Degree
Lt. Brante Hayes
Brante has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) “Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador
3.) Coopers Club with Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
4.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
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Bourbon Diploma
Associate of Science Degree
Sgt. Weston Greenlee
Wes has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) “Journeyman Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
2.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
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Certificate
Bourbon Diploma
We teach over 100 different Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey and other North American Whiskey classes. We teach Bourbon Classes, Bourbon Experiences, Bourbon Tastings, Bourbon Education, and Bourbon Events as well as Whiskey Classes, Whiskey Experiences, Whiskey Tastings, Whiskey Education, and Whiskey Events.
Our faculty currently serves areas in Platte County, Nebraska (33,363); Madison County, Nebraska (35,392), Colfax County, Nebraska (10,881); Butler County, Nebraska (8,058), Merrick County, Nebraska (7,358); Stanton County, Nebraska (6,098); Boone County, Nebraska (5,239) and Nance County, Nebraska (3,607) in the Central Nebraska Area.
The service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in these three counties include but are not limited to: Platte County; Columbus, Cornlea, Creston, Duncan, Humphrey, Lindsay, Monroe, Platte Center, Tarnov. Madison County; Battle Creek, Madison, Meadow Grove, Newman Grove, Norfolk, Tilden. Colfax County; Clarkson, Howells, Leigh, Richland, Rogers, Schuyler. Butler County; Abie, Bellwood, Brainard, Bruno, David City, Dwight, Garrison, Linwood, Octavia, Rising City, Surprise, Ulysses. Merrick County; Central City, Chapman, Clarks, Palmer, Silver Creek. Stanton County; Pilger, Stanton. Boone County; Albion, Cedar Rapids, Petersburg, Primrose, St. Edward. Nance County; Fullerton, Belgrade, Genoa.