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 food service management. Andy went to study under Chef Dante Tripi at Roy’s in Hawaii, and returned to Colorado to bring world class cuisine to […]
Guynell Whetstone
Over the past 11 years with LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, I’ve grown to manage wine sales in multiple states including TX, OK, CO, MO, KS, LA, FL, GA, NC UT, and WY. I’m proud to work for a family-owned and operated winery that has a key focus on sustainability initiatives, such as our land […]
Susie Mayr
Susie has been in the wine industry for close to 30 years, starting her career in 1994 at Republic National Distributing Company. She has spent the last 20+ years working as a winery representative for Robert Mondavi, Folio Fine Wine Partners, and Via Wines, a Chilean company. She is currently the District Manager for Kobrand […]
Michael Dee
I recently moved to Fort Collins with my fiancé, and we couldn’t be more excited to set down roots in The Centennial State. I’m proud to represent LangeTwins here in Colorado, and looking forward to traveling this beautiful state, while selling some premium wine. Outside of work, I enjoy all things outdoors – hiking, biking, […]
Billie Keithley
If it’s edible, Billie Keithley says she can create a cocktail out of it! The Liquid Chef of Breckenridge Distillery is constantly challenging herself to push the envelope with her cocktail creations. Billie received the Icons of Whisky award America 2021 bar manager of the year. Keithley moved to Colorado barely 21. After stints of […]
Kellie Martin Founder & Chief Sommelier, SommSchool
Kellie Martin has been creating and leading top-rated wine educations 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 has created luxury-tier wine experiences for […]
Matt Vawter
Head Chef, Rootstalk Restaurant and Radicato Restaurant | James Beard Foundation Awards Winner Best Chef: Mountain A Colorado native, Matt was raised in Summit County. Matt began his culinary career at the age of fourteen, cooking at a local diner. Intrigued by the pace and heat of the kitchen, Vawter knew instinctively that this was […]
Damon Ornowski
1996 – Present, the 28th member of the court of master sommelier 1997-2002, Rudd Winery and Vineyards – part of a team that created a new Oakville Estate with new vineyards, and winery led by David Ramey. He is also responsible for national sales and marketing. back to experts & enthusiasts
Sean Razee
Sean Razee, MS is one of a very select group of wine professionals in the world to have achieved the title of Master Sommelier. Emerging from a love of food, wine and travel, Sean began a career in the wine business in 2002. His wine travels have taken him to many locations around the globe […]
