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 Vallies. He has a life long passion for the outdoors, hiking and climbing all over the West.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Kevin Smith
With an MBA in Entrepreneurship, Kevin has over 15 years in the wine industry. Kevin drives all the sales, packaging, promotion and events at the Winery. He also serves as a faculty member in. Mostly, Kevin loves inspiring students to be their best and working with customers and the community on a daily basis.
Student Assistant Winemaker
Karley Curtis
Karley grew up in the small town of Easton, CA, where her family has been in agriculture for generations. Between her background in agriculture and her love of chemistry, the Enology program was the perfect fit. Upon graduating in the spring, Karley plans to obtain her MBA while working in a winery. She also has coached competitive cheerleading. When she isn’t at the winery or coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend, friends, and her two Goldendoodles.
Office & Club Student Assistant
Lindsay Mendonca
I am from Tulare, California and I am an Ag Business student at Fresno State University. I work in the office at the winery where I manage sales, customer service, logistics, and our wine club. I am also a member of Delta Gamma and I enjoy spending time with my friends. I am grateful for the opportunities the Fresno State winery has given me and the friendships I have made working here.