Employees

Nathan M. Dusek, General Manager (nate@chiconesliquor.com) Nater
Store Nickname(s): Nater, The Beard, Chief
Favorite Products

  • Beers: Dale's Pale Ale, Dogfish Head 60 Minute
  • Wines: Giesen Sauvignon Blanc, Montevina Pinot Grigio, Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Liquor: Bernheim Whiskey, The Knot, Tangueray Rangpur

    • Does fruit belong in beer? No. I'm a guy. Sum up yourself or your life's philosophy in ten words or less. Do, or do not--there is no "try." Who is your favorite historical figure? Leonardo da Vinci Most over-used movie quote: The Jabba laugh What are you most often seen doing around the store? Gettin' it done.

    Mike Murphy, Assistant Manager (murphy@chiconesliquor.com) Murph
    Store Nickname(s):     Murph (and variations)
    Favorite Products

  • Beers: Miller Lite, Leinies Crafts
  • Wines: Montevina Pinot Grigio, J. Lohr Wildflower, Sutter Home White Zinfandel
  • Liquor: Reyka and Vox

    • Sum up yourself or your life's philosophy in ten words or less. HUNT-FISH-CAMP Favorite co-worker quote: "GFY!" Favorite Chicone's outing: The trip to Cali when we visited the Montevina vineyard--we stayed in their house in the middle of the vineyard. We also went to other vineyards like Renwood...awesome times! Favorite customer inquiry: Are we in Wisconsin or Minnesota? Why is every other phone call for Murph? Because I'm so DAMN hot!  

    Brian E. Siedschlag, Jr., Assistant Manager (brianjr@chiconesliquor.com) Store Nickname(s): JR, B~ri, GHB~ri, Hefe
    Favorite Products

  • Beers: Whatever is in my hand
  • Wines: Buehler Napa Cabernet, Weingut Kries-Kieren Riesling Kabinett
  • Liquor: Three Olives Cherry Vodka, Jagermeister, Dr. McGillicuddy's Cherry

    • Does fruit belong in beer? I just let it ride the rim. Favorite watering hole: It's a tie between Macdaddy's and TNB's at Green Mill. Favorite customer inquiry: "What's in a Captain Coke?" Why is every other call for Murph? Murph actually just calls himself from the back office using his sexy voice so people think it's his wife. He just wants to be loved!  

    Pat, Crew Member Store Nickname(s): "The Wine Lady" (because I pour on Friday) Pat
    Favorite Products

     

  • Beers: Newcastle Brown, Smithwyck's, Spotted Cow
  • Wines: Red Zinfandels, Cabernets, Mezza Pinot Grigio
  • Liquor: Meyers Rum

    • Does fruit belong in beer? NO! What are you seen doing most often around the store? Working. If you could meet one person figure (living or dead) who would it be? Mother Theresa Most over-used movie quote: "I'm too old for this shit!"  

    James, Crewmember Store Nickname(s): Brother James, Papa Bear James
    Favorite Products

     

  • Beers: Becks Dark, Viking-Vienna Woods
  • Wines: Rosa Regale, Sterling Castle Riesling
  • Liquor: Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace

    • Sum up yourself or your life's philosophy in ten words or less. They can't take your birthday! Favorite co-worker quote: "I practice at home."--The Beard If you had a Delorean with a flux capacitor, where would you go? The year 2525 Favorite customer inquiry: Where's your wine? Favorite pro sports team: Dallas Cowboy

    Meghan, Web Copy Editor (meg@chiconesliquor.com) Store Nickname(s): Megs Megs
    Favorite Products

     

  • Beers: Bell's Two-Hearted, Stella Artois, any Rush River
  • Wines: Layer Cake Shiraz, Sokol-Blosser Evolution, Far Niente Cabernet
  • Liquor: X-Rated Vodka, Becherovka, Alize, Starbucks Coffee Liqueur

    • Sum up yourself or your life's philosophy in ten words or less. Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right. If you could meet anybody (living or dead), who would it be? Vaclav Havel, former Communist dissident, president, playwright, and jazz musician Most Over-used Movie Quote: "You know, I was going to, but...then I just went on with my life," Forgetting Sarah Marshall  Favorite co-worker quote: "These cookies are for everybody!"-- James ("cookies"...!) Favorite comedian: Mitch Hedberg, RIP, and Nick Swardson

    Cade DiLaura, Crew Member Store Nickname(s): None yet
    Favorite Products

  • Beers: Steel Reserve, PBR, Premo
  • Wines: Franzia
  • Liquor: Sailor Jerry, Catdaddy Moonshine, Canadian Hunter Cade

    • If you could meet one person (living or dead), who would it be? Chris Farley. As a fat kid growing up, he was my idol. Sum up your life philosophy in ten words or less: Everybody Wang-Chung tonight. What movie do you HAVE to watch when you find it channel-surfing? High Fidelity--a great guy movie. Good view of what guy's think during relationships. Favorite internet video: Denny Blaze: Average Homeboy. Some of the smoothest rap lyrics around, his skills are unmatched.

     

    Cyndee, Crew Member Cyndee
    Favorite Products

  • Beers: Miller Lite
  • Wines: Marco Negri, Sterling Castle Riesling
  • Liquor: Cruzan and Barcardi rum; Johnny Walker Black Label

    • Does fruit belong in beer? Not for me -- but I haven't tried Blue Moon with orange yet. Favorite watering hole: Home is the safest place! Who is your favorite historical figure: Alexander Graham Bell -- thanks for the telephone :-) Why is every other call for Murph? I don't know...he must be popular! What your first impression of the store after your first day: All the wines! And how nice everyone is to work with!

    Dominic

    Dominic, Crewmember Store Nickname(s): Paisano
    Favorite Products

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    • If you could meet anybody (living or dead), who would it be? Albert Einstein Does fruit belong in beer? I like wine coolers every now and then. Sum up yourself or your life's philosophy in ten words or less. Life is full of tests. Why is every other call for Murph? Everybody loves Murph!  Who is Ernest Hemingway? Don't know.