Christopher Spann - Owner
Chris Spann has had a long history in the restaurant business in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area since the age of eighteen. After working in the wholesale wine business for 7 years, Chris decided to open a restaurant and wine shop concept in the same area where he raised his family. The Wine Market has been a labor of love for more than 6 years for Christopher Spann. "I wanted to create a place where people can relax and enjoy well prepared food and interesting wines in a friendly atmosphere". Chris can be found most days strolling through the shelves of the wine shop or amongst the tables in the café. Chris is active in the South Baltimore Community supporting youth sport activities and charities.

Jason Lear- Executive Chef
Jason grew up in Baltimore and began cooking in country clubs at a young age. He then decided to turn his culinary talents into a career and enrolled at Culinary Institute of America in New York. While attending CIA Jason worked summers at The Tilghman Island Inn. After graduation Jason moved to New Hampshire to accept a position at The Homehill Inn of Plainfield. In 2004 Jason was coaxed back to Baltimore to take on the position of Sous Chef at Peerce's Plantation. To our great benefit Jason came on board at The Wine Market in 2006. Chef Lear's infectious enthusiasm and flavorful cuisine help keep the kitchen humming everyday.

Christopher "Squints" Becker - Executive Sous Chef
Christopher "Squints" Becker started cooking as a young man of 17 making salads and desserts at the Hunter's Lodge Restaurant in Howard County. He then learned how to really hustle as line cook working at high volume restaurants such as Phillips and Cheesecake Factory. Christopher decided to take things to the next level by enrolling at Baltimore International College in 2002. Chef Becker then worked in fine dining establishments such as The Brass Elephant and Linwood's to gain more sophisticated knowledge and techniques. In 2006 Chris joined The Wine Market and quickly moved from garde manger to grill cook and on to Sous Chef.

David Nutter - Sous Chef
David Nutter discovered his interest in the culinary arts as a young boy watching his mother cook dinner for himself and his brother growing up. However, Dave did not decide to pursue cooking as a career until he was in college. While attending West Virginia University Dave began working at an Outback Steakhouse to earn extra cash. He enjoyed the restaurant life so much that he transferred to the Baltimore International Culinary College. While attending B.I.C.C. Chef Nutter worked at the ESPN zone and got a real "feel" for what it is like to work on a big city line in a bustling restaurant. Chef instructors noticed Dave's passion and skill and he was paired up with Jerry Pelligrino of Corks Restaurant. While working at Corks Chef Nutter developed his skill for pairing wine with food. As sous chef, Dave has continued this passion for food and wine here at The Wine Market.

Lucien Walsh- Wine Director
Lucien Walsh got his start in the world of wine stocking shelves in a small Texas shop right out of college. Over the years he has developed an extensive wine education. His return to his hometown of Baltimore began as a manager at Rotunda Wine and Spirits, then on to a distributor representative for Wines, Ltd., and most recently as a fine wine distributor manager at Chesapeake Beverage Group. He has had the opportunity to visit many of the world's best wine producing regions, and carries with him a genuine love of good wine and the people who make it.

Kim Werner - Bar Manager
Kim began as a server at The Wine Market back in 2007. Her professionalism and enthusiasm have been an asset from the beginning. Kim stepped up to the position of Bar Manager in 2010 and immediately created a top notch cocktail list. Kim can be found behind the bar Wednesday to Saturdays at The Wine Market mixing up her creations or pouring our hand-selected wines.