Sales Team

NATALIE JONES - Sponsor/Vendor Relations and Facilitation
Natalie brings a wealth of experience to Food & Vine Time Productions. As a past marketing manager for Disneyworld Paris, Natalie has a long history of working with world class productions.As an “opportunity consultant”, Natalie identifies mutually beneficial partnerships and guides sponsors and vendors on how to maximize their exposure at Food & Vine Time events.

CHARELLE GRANT - Opportunity Consultant
With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management , Charelle brings extensive experience in the Food & Beverage Industry and has worked for both Country and City Clubs with event planning.Combined with more than thirty years of marketing experience and a natural ability to engage, Charelle enjoys working with sponsors and vendors to offer unique marketing opportunities while also tasting fabulous chef creations, great wines and unique craft beers.

LAURA BAKER - Opportunity Consultant

A graduate of Sam Houston State University, Laura has worked in creative sales and marketing representation for business clients, destinations, and attractions to include special event promotions, media buying consultation, negotiation and placement, special project coordination, knowledgeable event and trade show representation.

Past experience includes:
- TXDOT Publications
- AAA Member Magazines
- Houston Convention Center and Visitors Bureau

Laura is actively involved with creative promotions, placing clients in the best position possible to maximize exposure and develop lasting brand awareness.

Laura is a founding member & leader of original Houston Proud Ambassador group. See less

CHRISTINA LUNA - Opportunity Consultant

A community advocate, Christina has put her skills to work for the betterment of Greater Houston. As the Development Director for Knowledge Arts Foundation (now called TEACH, To Educate All Children), she formulated fund development policies and programs to raise awareness and funds for the organization. For Finley Films, she was an Executive Producer and Event Specialist developing new marketing strategies for various clients.

More recently, Christina is active with MAM (Memorial Assistance Ministries), As Development Officer,she works with donors, employees, and volunteers to create efficient and compelling opportunities to support MAM families in need.

You'll find Christina is a high energy, influential communicator and leader. She's optimistic, enthusiastic, trustworthy and ethical and determined to spread a positive outlook while getting work done! In short, Christina is a perfect fit for Food & Vine Time Productions!

NICK RIVERA - Opportunity Consultant

Highly skilled in marketing, public relations and event marketing, Nick is an innovative marketer and results oriented professional.

He enjoys developing marketing and sales programs that create effective and profitable results for small and mid size businesses. Nick's wealth of experience includes programs with MLB, NFL, NBA, MLS, USA Volleyball and marketing director for Fiesta Mart and El Rancho Supermarkets (Dallas).

PATTI VAN HORN - Opportunity Consultant

Patti has been opportunity consultant for Wine & Food Week for over 10 years. A Woodlands resident, Patti has been a marketing, advertising and sales specialist for Pepsico; Woodlands Wellness and most recently, SpectraCell Laboratories. She's an experienced event planner for educational symposiums and Social Media savvy.