Kenny Zecena
Kenny was born in Southern California to a family of seven and started cooking since the age of five. Kenny loved cooking enough to make it is profession and started his culinary career in 2015. Earning an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Bachelor’s Degree in History. Kenny has worked in Las Vegas for seven […]
John Thaler
John Thaler (prefer to be called Johnny) graduated from Johnson & Wales in 1998 with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. And is currently the Executive Sous Chef at Beaver Run Resort. Jonny has called Breckenridge home for 24 years & there is no place he would rather be than Breckenridge and Summit County. back […]
Scott Hybbeneth
Executive Chef & Culinary Director – Scott Hybbeneth began his professional cooking career working part time as a way to earn extra money to pay for college. After graduating from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, Scott realized he enjoyed cooking animals much more than managing them. After college, Scott […]
Cindy Davis
TASTING ROOM SUPERVISOR, BRECKENRIDGE Cindy joined the Carboy team in 2019 opening the Denver location. After successfully launching Carboy Denver, Cindy moved to Palisade in 2022 to open Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate. The Palisade location debuted with incredible success thanks to her extraordinary leadership and passion. Currently residing in Breckenridge as Tasting Room […]
Chris Brundrett
CO-FOUNDER, CEO & WINE GROWER CHRIS BRUNDRETT has established himself in the Texas wine industry as one of its most vocal advocates, championing the winemakers, grape growers, AVAs, and wines that make this region unique. While earning a horticulture degree from Texas A&M University, Chris spent time in the Hill Country, acquiring experience in the winery and […]
Michael Halpin
Mike joined the Hearthstone culinary team in 2005, serving as our executive chef until the spring of 2012, at which time he followed his passion for music and spent a year in Steamboat Springs managing a live music venue. In the spring of 2013 Mike and his wife Kristin returned to Breck, and Mike resumed […]
Chef Katsuji Tanabe
Chef Katsuji Tanabe is a renowned chef, dynamic television personality, and culinary expert known for his exceptional skills and unique approach to cooking.Born in Mexico City, Katsuji has a diverse background that greatly influences his culinary style. With Japanese and Mexican heritage, he brings a fusion of flavors to his dishes, creating an unexpected but […]
Chef Gordon
Born and raised in the beautiful state of Kentucky, Chef Gordon was raised in a small country home as one of five kids. He spent his time farming, butchering animals and harvesting wild game in the bluegrass countryside. Moving to Colorado in 2008 he has worked as executive sous chef at the Stanley Hotel in […]
Andy Lipps
Born and raised in Colorado, Andy started his culinary career at a local Italian restaurant in Evergreen. He attended Johnson and Wales in Denver for degrees in culinary arts and foodservice management. Andy went to study under Chef Dante Tripi at Roy’s in Hawaii, returned to Colorado to bring world class cuisine to the mountains he […]
Grant Jennings
Piattelli Vineyards: In the 1940s, the Giovanni Piattelli Family immigrated to Mendoza, bringing a winemaking legacy from their native Maremma in Tuscany. Their tradition and passion continue to be the strong legacy behind this prestigious wine. In the late 1990s an American businessman, Jon Malinski, met the Piattelli Family in his travels to Argentina on […]
