Episode 50: Art in a Bottle - Talking Tequila with Chris Quintanilla

Talks, Tactics and Tequila

Chris Quintanilla is the CEO of Azul Imports, the makers of Azulejos and Skelly Tequilas. He was born in Mexico City. When he was 10 years old, his father, Pedro Quintanilla, founded Azulejos Tequila. Throughout his middle school and high school years, Chris watched Pedro as he developed the brands. Since Chris was good with computers as a teenager, he assisted him with graphic design work and similar tasks. After graduating from high school, Chris moved to the U.S. where he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. After graduating with a double major in Marketing & Business Management, he embarked on a 17-year career with Mexcor, the U.S. importer of Azulejos Tequila. He started as a local Sales Representative, eventually rising through the ranks to become a Regional Manager, State Manager, V.P. of National Sales & Operations, and ultimately Chief Sales Officer and Chief Business Intelligence Officer. Chris is also a WSET Level 2 Wine and Spirits Educator. Concurrently, he continued working with his father until his passing in 2018 The business then transitioned to his mother, Linda. Chris and Linda joined forces to sustain the business, successfully navigating the challenges posed by COVID. Chris managed to keep the company going, to the point of thriving. At the beginning of 2023, Chris decided to fully dedicate himself to Azul Imports and actively contribute to the legacy established by his father and mother. There is nothing he prefers doing than talking about tequila and educating people on this great elixir. Tequila: Azulejos Skelly Blanco Reposado Anejo www.azulejostequila.com @tequila azulejos