Always stepping to the beat of his own drum, Alex spent his early adult years traveling extensively through Mexico, and attending the school of hard knocks before returning to UT, Austin to complete his formal education in economics, later becoming a CFA charterholder. Bringing years of financial analysis expertise to Kettle & Brine makes Alex. the left brain of the pair. With a love for adventure and sharing cultural experiences bringing them together, Tarica likes to think meeting the woman of his dreams awoken his dormant tastebuds. He wholeheartedly carries the flag for his family's healthy lifestyle and occasionally muses on the difference between an earthy zin versus a fruity pinot.