The Dream Team 2022
Mark Certonio - Event Director - Dolce Events & Marketing
Mark Certonio - Event Director - Dolce Events & Marketing
Mark Certonio - Event Director - Dolce Events & Marketing
Mark is currently the Director of Events at Dolce Events & Marketing successfully producing the Key West Food and Wine Festival, Mango Fest Key West and many more.
In his role he is responsible for all aspects of producing this festival.
Francesca DeFranchis - Event Designer
Mark Certonio - Event Director - Dolce Events & Marketing
Mark Certonio - Event Director - Dolce Events & Marketing
Francesca is from Rome Italy and presently lives in New York City.“It is my biggest challenge offering you the perfect balance, between history, the passion for cooking, the pleasure of eating, and the world of traveling.”
Sara Brewer - SE Regional Sales Director at Boisset Collection
Sara Brewer - SE Regional Sales Director at Boisset Collection
Sara Brewer - SE Regional Sales Director at Boisset Collection
Sara brings twenty-nine years of industry experience to the festival.
She began as a buyer for several well-know restaurants on the East Coast and advanced to representing boutique suppliers on a national level.
Later, she directed the luxury wine division of one of the world’s largest wine producers calling on all major accounts in Florida.
Brewer continues to foster her wine knowledge and passion for the industry and is actively pursuing her Diploma with the WSET (Wine and Spirits Educational Trust) based in England. Her knowledge of the southeastern distribution channels along with her long-term relationships with key buyers and track record, make her a respected and trusted wine industry veteran among her peers.
Sara presently represents Boisset Collection, JCB & many more.
Elizabeth Scweitzer - Master Sommelier
Sara Brewer - SE Regional Sales Director at Boisset Collection
Sara Brewer - SE Regional Sales Director at Boisset Collection
Elizabeth Schweitzer, Grand Hotel's Master Sommelier, was the 8th woman in the world to have earned the prestigious Master Sommelier title.
Now resides in Key West part time.
We are more than proud to have her on our team.
Emiley Hayhurst - Florida Craft Distributors
Whiskey Rick - Tour Guide, Story teller & World wide traveller
Whiskey Rick - Tour Guide, Story teller & World wide traveller
Emiley began her career in the beverage industry in 2017 washing kegs at a local brewery. She advanced her role into beverage sales at that same brewery, then opened the East Coast of Florida for a rum company. Ready for more, she then joined the Florida Craft family and was promoted to the Florida Keys to share boutique, craft brands from Florida Craft. From beer, to spirits, to wine, Emiley is a beverage enthusiast and always down for a good happy hour.
You can find her on Instagram to see highlights of Florida Craft's portfolio: @emileyhayhurst
Whiskey Rick - Tour Guide, Story teller & World wide traveller
Whiskey Rick - Tour Guide, Story teller & World wide traveller
Whiskey Rick - Tour Guide, Story teller & World wide traveller
History nerd who enjoys sharing stories... I have been giving tours for a couple years now but have a life long passion for education. On stage management experience at Disneyland along with Olympic moments in Utah give me unapparelled customer service with the ability to adapt tours for guests enjoyment. Always learning -- as Harry Truman said "there is nothing new in history, just what you don't know" and I intend to teach you things along with entertaining. Reviews on my day tours frequently comment on how I blend comedy with an engaging style that leaves them awed. I am constantly reading and learning so your tour will get those items added into what I already know and share. Your questions will inspire me to learn and grow. Thanks