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), Stanton County, Nebraska (6,098); Boone County, Nebraska (5,239); Polk County, Nebraska (5,214); Pierce County, Nebraska (7,317); Antelope County, Nebraska (6,295); Wayne County, Nebraska (9,697); and Nance County, Nebraska (3,607); Cedar County, Nebraska (8,380); Knox County, Nebraska (8,391) in the Columbus Metro Area.  

Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Lt. Col. Jeanne Ksiazek

  • Lt. Col. Ken Ksiazek

  • Lt.Jr.Grd Brante Hayes

  • Sgt. Weston Greenlee

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Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Image of a degree certificate titled 'Master of Arts Degree' with a gold and black color scheme.
A graduation certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Jeanne Ksiazek for completing studies in whiskey, featuring images of whiskey bottles and a gold seal.
Four circles with black text indicating different golf clubs and their enrollment status, all marked as "NOT ENROLLED."
Wooden Maker's Mark badge with a star, laurel leaves, and the text "Member of Maker's Mark Ambassadors".
Design featuring the phrases 'Member of Whiskey Thieves', 'Whiskey Rye', and 'Sagamore Spirit' with a black and white color scheme and red accents.
Seal of the Tennessee Squire Association featuring a horse and rider, with the text 'Member of Tennessee Squire Association'.
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Seal with the words "Member of Cherry Heaven Hill District" and "Bardstown Society" underneath.
Logo for Wilderness Trail Distillery featuring a tree and the initials WT, with text 'Member of Wilderness Trail Distillery' and 'Wilder. Trail Family Tree'.
Text on a white background that reads 'Member of Wyoming Whiskey' with the Wyoming Whiskey logo below it, and the words 'Whiskey' and 'Baron' underneath.
Logo for Kings Circle with text 'MEMBER OF' and 'George Remus'

Lt. Col. Jeanne Ksiazek

Email address:    JK.Ksiazek@WhiskeyUniv.com

A woman smiling and holding a framed diploma from Whiskey University. She stands in front of shelves filled with liquor bottles.

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:

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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:

”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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A humorous college diploma from "Whiskey University" awarded to Kenneth Ksiazek for a Master of Arts Degree with a double major in the Tennessee Whiskey Region and the Bourbon Capital Region, featuring images of whiskey bottles along the left and right edges.
Four white circles with black text inside, each listing a name or organizational club and the status 'Not Enrolled.'
Wooden circular medallion with black lettering reading 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador', featuring a laurel wreath, a star, and the Roman numeral IV.
Logo with text reading "Member of Whiskey Thieves" featuring whiskey-themed design and bold fonts.
Seal of the Tennessee Squire Association with a horse and rider, surrounded by text.
Six transparent circles with black text inside, listing the names of various groups or societies, all labeled 'NOT ENROLLED'.
Black and white logo with the text 'MEMBER OF' above a circular emblem containing 'JERRY HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY' and stylized initials 'JH' inside, with 'Bardstown Society' written below.
Design of the Wilderness Trail Distillery logo featuring a tree with initials 'WT' inside a circle, with text indicating membership and the trail family tree.
Sign with the text 'Member of Wyoming Whiskey' and the words 'Whiskey' and 'Baron' below.
Logo for Kings Circle featuring a previous right-hand man of George Remus

Lt. Col. Ken Ksiazek

Email address:    JK.Ksiazek@WhiskeyUniv.com

A man with a gray beard and gray hair wearing a gray blazer and light-colored shirt, holding a framed certificate from Whiskey University, standing in front of shelves filled with various liquor bottles.

Lt.Jr.Grd Brante Hayes

Brante has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

A certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Brante Hayes, noting his completion of 18 classes and designation as a Certified Bourbon Taster, signed by Colonel Craig L. Duncan. The certificate includes images of bourbon bottles on either side and a whiskey university logo at the center bottom.
Four circular enrollment status signs for different golf clubs, all indicating "NOT ENROLLED". The clubs are Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club.
Wooden Maker's Mark badge with black text and a wreath, including a star and the into 'S IV,' for representative of Maker's Mark ambassador.
Logo with text reading 'Member of Whiskey Thieves' and 'Sagamore Spirit Rye' with design elements
Logo for Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery Coopers Club with text and a green circle design.
Six circular badges with text inside, listing groups not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.
A brown and black diploma plaque with the text "Associate of Science Degree" at the bottom.

Sgt. Weston Greenlee

Wes has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

A humorous diploma resembling a university certificate for a bourbon course, with two bourbon bottles on each side and a signature at the bottom.
Four overlapping circles with text inside each circle. The first circle says 'Maker's Mark, Not Enrolled.' The second says 'TENN SQUIRE, Not Enrolled.' The third says '5 Keys Club, Not Enrolled.' The fourth says 'Coopers Club, Not Enrolled.'
Logo for Whiskey Thieves featuring a whiskey glass, a black and red circle, and text indicating membership with Sagamore Spirit Rye
Six light gray circles with black text inside. The text in order reads: WHISK THIEVES NOT ENROLLED, KING'S CIRCLE NOT ENROLLED, WHIS SOCIETY NOT ENROLLED, FAMILY TREE NOT ENROLLED, WHISK BARON NOT ENROLLED, HIGH WEST NOT ENROLLED.
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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.