Daniel Cox, Chef
Featured Event: Better Off Red

Working in high-end restaurant and hotel kitchens for over 15 years, Daniel Cox brings attention to detail, professionalism, passion, and a five-star experience to every occasion. Daniel cooks confidently with his vast training in Spanish, French, Italian, and modern American cuisines, as well as whole animal butchery, plant-based and gluten-free dishes.

Emily Hahn, Chef
Featured Event: Trailhead Tastings

Emily is the Chef and Co-Owner of private chef & culinary consulting company Mountain Provisions. Along with over two decades of experience as an executive chef in the industry in Charleston, SC, and beyond, Emily holds her OUPV Captain's license and worked as a deckhand in the commercial shrimping business. Chef Em uses her culinary magic and connections with farmers and ranchers to create menus driven by local ingredients and clean, simple flavors elevated in imaginative ways.

Kellie Martin, Founder & Chief Sommelier, SommSchool
Featured Events: Rosé All Day Seminar

Kellie Martin has been creating and leading top-rated wine education since 2013. She is a Certified Sommelier (CS), a Certified Specialist in Wine (CSW), and a Certified Specialist in Spirits (CSS). Taking a beautifully complex topic like wine and making it easily understandable and enjoyable is her passion. Kellie founded SommSchool, which specializes in dynamic virtual team building and client appreciation events, fun and interactive virtual wine classes, and wine retreats abroad.

Linda Carr, Truchard Vineyards
Featured Event: Trailhead Tastings

Since Linda Carr joined Truchard Vineyards in 1998, she has played a key role in ensuring that Truchard Vineyards runs smoothly and knows that a small family-owned winery must be operated on a personal level. Born and raised on a remote cattle ranch in Day, a scenic small town in Northern California, Linda was whisked away by her husband to Napa, California, over thirty years ago. As she learned to love her new home, her passion for wine and the wine industry grew each day. She is the embodiment of warmth and dedication that shows in everything she does at Truchard.

Paul Jensen III, Chef, Summit Hotel
Featured Event: Rosé All Day Seminar, Bubbles + Brunch

Paul Jensen III, a seasoned fourth-generation chef, carries a rich 100+ year family culinary heritage, bringing over 30 years of culinary expertise to the table. His journey unfolds from the prestigious 5-star/5-diamond Broadmoor Hotel to dynamic corporate entities, embodying an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence. Currently serving as the Executive Chef at the Summit Hotel in Big Sky, Montana, Paul diligently mentors the next generation of culinary leaders.

Paul Mendez III, Daou Family Vineyards
Featured Event: Better Off Red Farm-to-Table Dinner

Paul Mendez III has over 20 years of experience in the adult beverage industry. Working for Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries across the Pacific Northwest, Paul is Cicerone certified & holds a WSET level 2 certification. Paul prides himself in connecting with customers and consumers. Paul has successfully launched numerous new products across the Pacific Northwest, not limited to but including Deep Eddy Vodka and Stella Artois.

Pierson Shields, Chef
Featured Event: Brunch Bites + Big Sights

As the Executive Chef at St. Regis Deer Valley, Chef Pierson Shields prides himself on a passion for creative food, consistent technique, and a desire to establish strong ties with local artisans and farmers to bring people together over a delicious meal. He has expansive and impressive experience cooking in kitchens across the country including in Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, and Vail.

Stefanie Lobner, Premium Estates of Austria
Featured Event: Andesite(s) + Sip

Stefanie Lobner is the managing director of Premium Estates of Austria, managing the export trade for a variety of high-end Austrian wineries. Stefanie's experience ranges from wine production, learned at the winery owned by her parents-in-law in Mannersdorf/March, to wine exports and marketing gained working for the Austrian Wine Marketing Board for over a decade. 

Analemma Wines

DAOU Family Estates

Dry Hills Distillery

Ghostwood Distilling Co.

Indigenous Selections

K Vintners

Natalie's Estate

Oak Ridge Winery

Piattelli Vineyards

Premium Estates of Austria

Ridge Vineyards

Sinegal

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Stringer

Truchard Vineyards

Two Mountain Winery

VinCru USA