Jeff O’Neill is a wine and spirits industry veteran, entrepreneur and CEO of family-owned and operated O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a certified B Corporation. O’Neill’s commitment to sustainability translates across all aspects of the business, from encouraging sustainable winegrowing, to operating the county’s largest worm-powered wastewater treatment system, to testing the effects of regenerative farming in Paso Robles. All of this while producing high-quality, consumer-driven wines at scale. As a leader in environmental stewardship for over 20 years, Jeff is deeply committed to building a better and more sustainable future for the wine business and was recognized as Wine Enthusiast’s Person of the Year in 2022.

Steven isn't your average winemaker, he's the mastermind behind wines that practically wink at your taste buds while giving a high-five to your active lifestyle. Armed with a degree in Enology from Cal State Fresno, he's like a mad scientist crafting flavors that'll make your taste buds do the tango. Steven's also about quality control that's tighter than your bike shorts after leg day. From picking high-quality California grapes to turning them into the nectar of the gods (aka wine), he's a perfectionist who doesn't mess around. Oh, and did we mention that Steven's a fitness freak too? He's not just about swirling glasses – he's also all about the swirl of the running track and the clank of weights. Whether he's pounding the pavement or perfecting his deadlift, this guy knows that balance isn't just a fancy wine term.

15 years experience in the wine industry. Previously managed luxury wineries in Napa and Sonoma for Foley Family Wines.

Blaire is Vice President of Marketing at O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, where she is focused on driving growth across a dynamic portfolio of wine brands designed to appeal to a diverse range of consumers. Throughout her 20-year global career in marketing at Diageo, PepsiCo, American Express and O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, Blaire has gained significant experience in understanding how to build powerful and distinct brand propositions, deliver on consumer needs and build meaningful connections with consumers throughout their purchase journey. Blaire earned her BA from Stanford University and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She has her WSET Level III certification in wine and is an avid traveler, swimmer, dog mom and foodie. Originally from Toronto, Blaire is now based in San Francisco, CA.

Lori “Chef Lorious” Rogers is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, and influencer with roots in both California and Alabama. Chef Lorious proudly combines her California upbringing with her Alabama family influences into a cooking style that is uniquely her own – “Calibama Cooking.” Known for her warm, down-to-earth approach, lots of laughs and her signature Calibama cooking style, Chef Lori’s recipes and cooking show are beloved by home cooks and professionals alike. A trailblazing entrepreneur, Chef Lorious created the first wine-infused jam aptly named, “Jam Vino.” For Chef Lorious, jam-making is a time-honored Southern tradition and cherished ritual protected and transported by her father from Alabama, amidst her family’s move westward. As a California native, Chef Lori’s creative juices began to explore the innovative fusion of West Coast wine country and her southern Alabama roots. What started as a creative twist on a family spread for “a gourmet” grilled cheese evolved into something spectacular during a cooking demo at Williams-Sonoma. As she layered this one-of-a-kind homemade wine-infused jam into sandwiches during the demo, the crowd’s curiosity turned into delight. They kept asking, "What’s in this?" and Chef Lorious realized she had more than just a family favorite — she had a hit, Jam Vino! Five years later, Jam Vino continues to be a hit and in September 2024, Chef Lorious was awarded the coveted Golden Ticket to sell Jam Vino in Walmart stores!A sought-after personality, Chef Lorious has been featured on “Good Morning Washington,” “Good Day DC,” “Good Day Philadelphia,” “Good Day Atlanta,” and has a recurring monthly “Taste Texas” segment on “Good Morning Texas.” Chef Lorious is the author of “Calibama Cooking: Classic & Contemporary Comfort Food.” The Chef Lorious Group, LLC is a woman-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Jam Vino products are available online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and will debut in Walmart stores in June 2025. All things Lorious can be found at www.ChefLorious.com and www.JamVino.com. For media inquiries contact Anita@SenseiCommunications.com.

Rosec Jewels is an independent company is devoted towards manufacturing and selling top notch jewelry pieces studded with top-quality diamonds and gemstones, round the globe. Our team constituting experienced designers and artisans, overlook the journey which begins as a design on paper followed by execution on software and carefully crafting it to reality. All these processes to ensure that our customers are overwhelmed with happiness when they open the box from Rosec Jewels.

Dirk Lindemans took over the family brewing business in 2006 alongside his cousin Geert Lindemans. Together, the two have grown Lindemans Brewery into the largest, family-owned lambic brewery in the world through their focus on innovation and export.

As a Latina, I grew up gathering with family and friends, toasting to life’s great moments. Whether it’s birthdays, holidays, weddings, or you name it, there was always a reason for bringing our community together and for celebrating. That is why I started Saludi in Denver, CO - to bring our community together and support each other with products that are way too pretty not to be used. We took a new approach and created products that inspire through colorful beauty (and make drinking more fun). Our work is showing that there’s more than the black and white of life, but a gorgeous spectrum of colorful and beautiful moments.  Cheers l Salud l Saúde to stylish and unforgettable celebrations!  Dani and the Saludi team 💕 

Lisa Sheppard is a marketer, cook, WSET Level 2 wine-certified blogger and most importantly - a cat mom! Her background includes over 20 years of marketing for world-class brands. After her mom died, she became a caregiver to her father with dementia. It was through that experience that she understood how much joy animals bring to people who are sick and to those who look after them. Caregiving is stressful - and she could write a book on that experience. Her bond with her kitties grew very deep during the time she took care of her dad. When the cats would do something goofy, just that one smile that she gained would change her mood and improve her day. It was through that experience that the idea was born to bring joy to everyone, with a colorful, bright, cat-inspired brand. She created Comfort Diva, using her art skills along with modern technology, to bring happiness and color to your life. Most of the items are for the cat lover, but some are for the wine lover, or simply whimsical in design. It was important to her that the brand supported cat adoptions. In 2025, 10% of all sales in February sales were donated to the Pasadena Humane Society to help animals that were rescued from the Los Angeles fires. Although Lisa founded Comfort Diva in Texas where she now lives, she lived in Los Angeles for over 30 years and once lived in the Pacific Palisades. The devastation of the fires touched her deeply because of friends and colleagues who were displaced. For her, Comfort Diva is more than a lifestyle brand, it's a mission to help animals and their owners find their joy again.