More than 20 years of experience in the media industry provided the perfect background, contacts and knowledge to launch the first multi-faceted culinary and wine event in the 4th largest city in America: Houston, Texas. In 2001, Constance had a burning desire to celebrate the unacknowledged culinary talent in the Houston Metro Area while bringing a high quality destination signature event to the city. With lots of contacts and connections who were excited about the vision, Food & Vine Time Productions was born with the first event attended by 1,000 eager participants. Wine companies, restaurants, sponsors, as well as media partners were met with success from participation and continued to support the growth of events.
20 years later, Food & Vine Time Productions continues to bring quality lifestyle events to Houston. Signature events include Wine & Food Week (one of the top 10 destination culinary and wine events in the United States, drawing visitors from all over the world), Zest in the West, Katy Sip n Stroll, Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting, For the Love of Whiskey, Ladies of the Vine, Platinum Wine Vault, Wine Knot 4.0, and The Houston Chronicle's Culinary Stars.
To date, Food & Vine Time’s efforts have raised over $1 Million for the dozens of charity benefactors who seek our support.
Constance lives in West Houston with her life partner and husband of 30 years, Clifton McDerby along with their pride and joy, Chance McDerby. The McDerbys enjoy travel, meeting new people, assisting others in fulfilling their dreams, and taking in every moment of life.
Constance's affiliations:
Houston West Chamber of Commerce, Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.
Committee Member of Women Driving Business, Board of the West Houston Leadership Institute, Executive Leadership Team of Go Red for Women Northwest Chapter, Cinco Charities KSNS Committee, WHLI Auction Committee.