About the Winery
The Team
Winemaker
Tom Montgomery
Tom's winemaking career began in the Central Valley, and after receiving his B.S.degree in enology and viticulture from Fresno State, he earned a reputation for producing award-winning wines in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. He has a life long passion for the outdoors, hiking and climbing all over the West.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Kevin Smith
With an MBA in Entrepreneurship, Kevin has over 15 years in the wine industry. Kevin drives all the marketing, sales, club and events at the Winery. He also serves as a faculty member in Enology and Ag Business. Mostly, Kevin loves inspiring students to always strive for higher goals and working with customers and the community on a daily basis.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Karley Curtis
Karley grew up in the small town of Easton, CA, where her family has been in agriculture for generations. She graduated from Fresno State in May of 2022 with her degree in Enology. Karley is continuing her education at Fresno State, working towards her MBA. While working at the winery, she also does competitve cheer and dance instruction. When she isn’t at the winery or teaching dance, she enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend, friends, and her two Goldendoodles.
Office and Club Student Assistant
Karenna Heil
Karenna was raised in Templeton, a small town on the Central Coast of California, and has been immersed in the wine industry her entire life. She grew up surronded by the wine regions of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, and closely watched her father's wine industry career. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Enology this spring, Karenna plans on moving to Washington State to begin a career in wine business. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, and being outdoors.