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Jackson Rohrbaugh
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
President of Crunchy Red Fruit in Seattle, Jackson Rohrbaugh built his career through the service floor and the wine program, moving with the steady accumulation that defines serious hospitality work. A Seattle native, he came through the University of Washington and spent years at Canlis before, in 2020, stepping into the company he now leads. In 2017, he earned the Master Sommelier credential, a marker of precision, repetition, and deep familiarity with the standards of wine service.
The Path
Training at the University of Washington preceded Jackson Rohrbaugh’s long run at Canlis in Seattle, where the dining room became a working education across multiple roles. He served as a barista, bartender, kitchen server, lead server, sommelier, and assistant wine director, moving through the operation in a way that builds judgment from the ground up. That range gave him direct command of hospitality from several angles: pace on the floor, wine service, and the discipline required to hold a room together night after night. In 2020, Jackson Rohrbaugh became founder and president of Crunchy Red Fruit, shifting into ownership while keeping Seattle at the center of the work. The move carried forward the habits formed in restaurants rather than setting them aside. What had been learned through tables, timing, and service became management with the same practical footing.
The Work Today
Since founding Crunchy Red Fruit in 2020, Jackson Rohrbaugh has served as its president, a role that combines continuity with authority. Seattle remains the base of that work, and the city it is where his professional life was shaped and tested. The position reflects a career built through patience, repetition, and the exacting adjustments that service and wine demand. The work now carries a different scale, but it still depends on the same contact with guests, colleagues, and the rhythm of nightly service. After years on the restaurant floor, Jackson Rohrbaugh’s leadership draws on the habits of direct hospitality rather than abstract oversight. Crunchy Red Fruit reads as an extension of that discipline, not a departure from it.
Signature
Jackson's signature dishes include Sherry.
Acclaim
Jackson's honors include Rudd Scholarship and Jeffrey H. Johnston Medal.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jackson
What is Jackson Rohrbaugh's current role?
As of 2026, Jackson Rohrbaugh is President.
Where did Jackson Rohrbaugh train or study?
Jackson Rohrbaugh trained at University of Washington.
What recognition has Jackson Rohrbaugh received?
Rudd Scholarship (2012).
