Sales Team

NATALIE JONES - Sponsor / Vendor Relations and Facilitation

Natalie brings a wealth of experience to Food & Vine Time Productions. As a former marketing manager for Disney World Co., Natalie has a long history of working with world class productions. As an Opportunity Consultant, Natalie identifies mutually beneficial partnerships, guiding 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 over thirty years of marketing experience and a natural ability to engage, Charelle enjoys working alongside sponsors and vendors to offer unique marketing opportunities, while 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 market 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. She is a founding member & leader of original Houston Proud Ambassador group.

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 promotions director for Fiesta Mart and El Rancho Supermarkets (Dallas).

PATTI VAN HORN - Opportunity Consultant

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