JP Gilmore
JP Gilmore has been a manager in the fine wine business for over 12 years. Beginning his wine career in a small fine wine shop and managing wine and spirits divisions at both Missouri Conrad and Glazer’s Midwest were all important learning experiences. JP's wide range of experience with both small and large companies, specializing in fine wines and spirits at all levels has provided valuable insight into the wine business. JP has hands-on experience starting a small fine wine company. He was a major contributor in starting and building Premier Cru. JP has a proven ability for winery acquisitions and strong relationships with the customers that Vintegrity will call on.
As co-owner of Vintegrity, JP will be involved in every aspect of the business. JP will act as a key sales representative. He believes that the most important contribution he can make is to build and maintain relationships between Vintegrity, our customers, and the wineries that we represent. It’s important for JP to be out of the office and in front our customers on a daily basis.
JP has been in Kansas City for 13 years since moving to the area from Chicago as Food Service Director for Sodexho at University of Missouri Kansas City. Growing up in Bloomington Indiana, JP developed a love for college basketball and enjoys being in Big 12 country. JP is married to his wife of 5 years, Liz Mendez-Gilmore. Liz and JP are very proud of their 3 year old little girl Dahlia Rose Gilmore.
Ryan Fry
Ryan Fry began his career working for long time friend Sandy Moore in the catering business during high school. Ryan has bartended, served, and managed in the food industry for 10 years before working for Premier Cru wine Company in Kansas City, where he established himself as the top sales representative for the company. Ryan greatly improved his wine knowledge while working at the Melting Pot and JJ’s on the Country Club Plaza. Ryan’s love of cooking and entertaining fueled his love of wine and an extensive collection of wine from regions around the world. Ryan’s has a hard work ethic, instilled by his parents, and strong relationships with the customers that Vintegrity will call on.
As co-owner of Vintegrity, Ryan will be involved in every aspect of the business. Ryan’s priority with the company will be sales and management. He believes that the most important contribution he can make is to build and maintain relationships between Vintegrity, our customers, and the wineries that we represent. It’s important for Ryan to not be in the office, but instead to be in front of our customers on a daily basis.
Ryan has been in Kansas City for most of his life and has strong ties to Missouri. Ryan was born in Columbia, grew up in Kansas City, and then returned to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri. Ryan studied Hotel and Restaurant Management while working and managing at Harpo’s and is a big fan of the Tigers. Ryan has a 6 year old daughter, Nadia, that he is very proud of.
Patricia Wamhoff, CWE
Advanced Sommelier
Patricia Wamhoff currently holds the distinction of both Certified Wine Educator and Advanced Sommelier and is working towards the coveted Master Sommelier honour.
During her lengthy culinary career, Patricia Wamhoff has worked as a proprietor, importer, maitre d’ and sommelier for various restaurants and wine companies in Toronto, Canada. In St. Louis, she has been a wine representative for a small wine wholesaler, an Advanced Sommelier at Annie Gunn’s Restaurant, a consultant for area restaurants, wine cellar appraiser, and wine educator. She also tutors sommeliers in the St. Louis area.
Patricia has taught wine service to the staff at the Governor’s mansion in Jefferson City during Governor Holden’s reign.
She has been a wine judge for the Missouri Governor’s Cup for over the past 14 years, the National Norton Festival 2007 and recently the Jefferson Cup 2008.
Patricia was invited to attend the Master Napa Program in 2003 and the inaugural program for the 2007 Napa Valley Wine Educators Academy.
Professional Affiliations:
Court of Master Sommeliers – Advanced Sommelier, Prospect for Master Sommelier
Society of Wine Educators – Certified Wine Educator
Chaine des Rotisseurs – Bailli Honoraire Saint Louis and Echanson Provincial Midwest
Favorite Activities:
Sharing a meal and a good bottle of wine with friends and family and most importantly, going to the zoo or playing another round of Candy Land with her daughter Lily.
James Vigliaturo
James Vigliaturo is a young wine lover, and cultural dilettante at heart, who is excited and humbled at the opportunity to work with the distinguished wineries and great sales team at Vintegrity.
Though James is a relative newcomer to the Kansas City wine trade (four years being a drop in the bucket for an industry with such a heralded lineage), he has in his short time distinguished himself through his achievements (First Level Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, Nomination for Glazers Salesman of the Year) and his passion.
Never one to rest on his laurels, James pledges his full commitment and energies towards building Vintegrity’s fantastic (and growing) business in the Kansas City (and surrounding) area.
Sean Ball
Sean Ball has been in love with wine for the past 15 years. Sean has been involved with fine wine since moving to Seattle from his hometown of Springfield, Mo in 1994. Sean was the Maitre’ D at a private club in downtown Seattle and had the privilege to wait on Bill Gates, former president Bill Clinton when he was president, and other high profile personalities. Sean received his certified Sommelier accreditation in 2008. Sean worked at Starker’s Reserve on the Plaza for 3 years after moving back here to Kansas City in 2002. After that picked up extensive retail experience while opening up the New Lukas Liquors on State Line and helping run the wine department.
Sean love to spend time with his lovely wife Carla and his 2 beautiful kids, Dylan who just turned 13 and Jada who is 10 years old.
Sean keeps our Kansas City warehouse and office running with precision and great service.
JP with wife, Liz and daughter, Dahlia
Ryan and Nadia
Ryan and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee Conti
Patricia Wamhoff
James Vigliaturo
Sean Ball
