Head Office

100-291 East 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia 
V5T 1B8
Tel: 604-739-7801
Fax: 604-739-7800
E-Mail: click here

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm

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Robert G. Simpson, General Manager

Robert is an 8th-generation Canadian and native Vancouverite. In 1975 he established The Hawthornes, a fine dining restaurant in Washington State with a world-class wine cellar, and in 1982 he founded Liberty Merchant Company, a retail store situated in a 19th century home, specializing in rare & exclusive wines.

Returning to Vancouver in the late 80s, he opened Liberty Merchant Company Ltd., an import agency serving the needs of the BC’s wine-passionate populace. Robert’s next step was to become General Manager of Liberty Wine Merchants, now Western Canada’s largest privately-owned fine wine retail store chain.

With over 25 years’ experience in the wine trade, an accurate, highly discriminating palate, and an exhaustive wine travel diary, Robert is one of the most sought-after speakers and judges on the North American wine-tasting circuit. Twelve years of speaking at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic is but one example of how he spreads his irreverent and cut-to-the-chase wine wit.

When not tasting wine or driving one of his two convertible 1975 Le Sabres, Robert is left to snow board, play rugby and drink the odd beer. Long-known for supporting the Oak Tree Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital and amateur sports activities at the Vancouver Rowing Club, Robert organizes fundraisers disguised as wine-tastings, notably the world’s original and largest BC-wine-only event, the BC Wine & Oyster Festival, and the Tastings-in-the-Park series of 4 annual events. These efforts have raised $100,000 in total over the past 14 years. Robert can be reached at our head office.

Gina Corsi, Executive Assistant e-mail

Judy Diehl, Comptroller e-mail

Christina Cheung, Accounting e-mail

Regan Schwartz, Director of Marketing e-mail

Paul Melis, Driver

Born and raised in North Vancouver. Paul & his 3 sisters make a family of 6. His parents emigrated from the Netherlands, so he is lucky enough to be tri-lingual, speaking English, Dutch and French.
Paul is an entrepreneur and was involved in the creation of a Healthy Lifestyle café, a retail sportswear outlet, fitness and nutritional consulting and many other interesting business ventures. He has also competed in Bodybuilding contests at a National Level.
Other interests include weigh training, playing and watching European style football, landscaping, cars, music, game shows and checkers.

South Point Exchange at: 860-3041 152nd Street & Hwy 99
South Surrey, British Columbia
V4P 3K1
t/f 604-535-6633

Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am to 9pm

Aaron Silk, Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 1997

Having devoted his youth first to the study of literature and then to the study of food, Aaron first turned his hand to wine upon his arrival in Vancouver in 1997.
An avid interest quickly developed into something of an obsession and a lifelong odyssey was begun.
Aaron served as Assistant Manager at Liberty Point Grey before assuming manager-ship of South Point Exchange store upon its 2000 inception.
Love of and interest in wine has drawn Aaron to Chile, the Niagara Peninsula and many and varied wine growing areas of BC and the Pacific Northwest.
When not tasting or discussing wine, he can be found riding his long board, experimenting in the kitchen accompanied by wife Jennie and daughter Ella or trying to learn bass guitar.

Krystle Falzetta, Assistant Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since...

560-333 Brooksbank Ave.
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2S8
t/f 604-988-2424

Hours of Operation:
Sunday & Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30am to 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:30am to 10pm

Liberty Wine Merchants Park & Tilford is located in the Park & Tilford Shopping Plaza in North
Vancouver. In it there is a fabulous selection of Boutique Shops as well as a grocery store:
SAVE ON FOODS. Liberty has been selected by our North Van clients as their 'Favorite Private
Wine Store' in the North Shore News 'Reader's Choice Awards 2007.' Our staff at Park & Tilford
would love to hear from your food creations and help you match wines for any occasion.
Our staff is multi-lingual, they speak Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, French as well as Hindi.

Camille Blanchard, Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since...The Very Beginning...1986!

Camille is our most senior store Manager, her talents in customer service are well-known
in the industry and in the many long-term customer relationships she has: "I enjoy taking
the time to get to know my clients, their food preferences and their capacity to try new
wines."
Her passions are centered on food, wine and travel, which have led her to most of North
America’s and Australia’s wine regions, as well as some of Europe’s wine-stomping grounds.
Outside of the wine world, Camille enjoys out door recreation and regularly enrolls in
cooking classes. She then tries her newly-acquired skills out on her willing husband Brian.

Sean Weiderick, Assistant Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since...

4583 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6R 2J2
t/f 604-224-8050

Hours of Operation:
Sunday & Monday: 10am to 8pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am to 10pm

Chris Funnell, Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 2001

Chris was promoted as Manager for the Point Grey Store; this new challenge will give him the opportunity to master his knowledge in buying wine and administration.
Prior to joining Liberty South Point Exchange as Assistant Manager, in the year 2000, Chris spent 15 years in the food and beverage industry serving the best premium and value-priced wines coast-to-coast in Canada. "
He has extensively toured the wine-producing regions of BC and Washington State to enhance his understanding of the rapidly growing number of the Pacific Northwest's award-winning vintages, while staying attuned to wine's global trends.
Chris has that food and wine lover's passion for perfection in pairing the two and as result; he and his wife take great bacchanalian pleasure in experimenting on friends and family by regularly feeding them gourmet meals. Chris, Debbie and their children (Jordan and the twins Lauren &Tristan) enjoy outings to the pool and the beach, highlighting their year with the annual family summer camping -- and wine touring! -- Adventures in the Okanagan.

Ryan Johnson , Assistant Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 2006

Park Royal Mall - M39
West Vancouver, British Columbia
V7T 1A1
t/f 604-925-366

Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 10am to 7pm
Saturday, Monday & Tuesday: 10am to 7:30pm
Wednesday-Friday: 10am to 9:30pm

Park Royal might be described as an "oenotainment fun house" of 3,000+ deliciously serious fine
wines and accessories. Experience the Wine Universe professionally guided by veteran wine pros
and international Sommeliers. Wine is spoken in over ten languages at Park Royal making it a
virtual United Nations of wine keeping and service.  Selling knowledge as much as wine, pleasure,
and human contact.

Tyler Dawson - "TY-THE-WINE-GUY," Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 1992

As the youngest grandson of George C. Reifel, a pioneer in the local and international
beverage markets, Tyler was destined to taste and talk libations. And so he does.
Enter…....experience.
This thirty-something boasts an impressive career in fine dining and beverage management
wine retailing. He's been the resident sage at Liberty Park Royal since '92. Such a small place
for a big personality, but he manages to fit in easily with his “Fun Source, Serious Supply”
motto. He authored two quick reference guides: “Sake Simple” and “What’s Up d'Oc?” Next
time you’re talking to him, you’ll likely hear some new wine terminology (aka "Tyler-isms")
which could prove very useful at your next social function!

Karen Westoby, Assistant Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since...

1660 Johnston Street
Granville Island,
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3S2
t/f 604-602-1120

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30am to 8pm
Thursday & Friday: 9:30am to 9:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 9:30pm
Sunday: 9am to 8pm

Kristin Perrin, Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 2007

Born and raised in Vancouver, Drew spent a number of years traveling the globe to experience other cultures, cuisines, and languages. During those years he lived in Germany and Mexico, cooked in Thailand, apprenticed in kitchens around Vancouver,
and served in some of the city's fine restaurants. A passion for wine quickly developed over that time, and the move to Liberty was a natural choice in the summer of 2005.

With the opening of the Robson Street location in December of 2006, Drew is looking forward to creating a wine (and beer!) haven in the heart of Downtown - a friendly place for locals and travelers alike to enjoy at their leisure. Speaking of leisure, Drew's love of the outdoors sees him happily cycling, running, and rock climbing when he doesn't have a wine glass in hand.

John Bayley, Assistant Manager
A Liberty Team Member Since 2007