Joan McGinley

Joan McGinley is an experienced event management professional with a strong background in the whisky industry. Currently serving as Vice President of WhiskyFest Events at M. Shanken Communications since October 2006, Joan McGinley oversees extensive planning and execution of WhiskyFest events across the US, including contract negotiations and collaboration with design firms. Previously, Joan McGinley held roles as Director and Manager of WhiskyFest Events, where responsibilities included ticket sales, staffing, and vendor management. Earlier in their career, Joan McGinley served as Office Manager at D.A.S. Incorporated and as a Corporate Account Representative and Training Coordinator at Day-Timer, focusing on customer service and training seminar coordination. Additional experience includes marketing roles at Qualex and retail management at Starlette Stores, Inc.