Our Members
To make an operation like this work takes the effort of many dedicated people. The Esson Estates Winery Coop is based completely on volunteer input and we feel the need to recognize their hard work and team efforts by mentioning them here.
Our Volunteers
(In alphabetical order)
Chris Garistin christopher.garistin@gmail.com
Property Owner
Chris is one of the newest members to the Co-op. He is part of the Kitchener, Ontario land-owners volunteers and has offered to grow elderberries on his property for the co-op. Chris’ property was the first testing grounds for the City Estates Initiative’s horticultural experiments.
David Krone dayfidkrone@hotmail.com
Cellar Manufacturer
David is responsible for creating and building the Co-op’s facilities. This includes things like wine racks, and trellising. He is beginning to get involved in wine production as well.
Jason Praskey praskeydesign@hotmail.com
Graphic Designer (Promotions)
Jason is responsible for all the graphic work when it comes to contact cards, brochures and another other promotional materials. He was the designer of the Co-op logo.
Mat Vaughan matvaughan@hotmail.com
Lead Oenologist/Cellar Operator
Mat is the founder and director of the Esson Estates Winery Coop and the City Estates Coop Initiative. He is also the lead wine maker and over looks all the operations of the Co-op.
Robert & Brenda Livermore heyyou.bob@hotmail.com
Property Owners
Robert and Brenda Livermore are part of the Kitchener, Ontario land-owners volunteers and they have offered to grow black berries on their property for the co-op. This property was also one of the first testing grounds for the City Estates Initiative’s horticultural experiments.
Robert & Melanie Taylor robandmelanietaylor@hotmail.com
Property Owners
Robert and Melanie Taylor are part of the Waterloo, Ontario land-owners volunteers and they have offered to grow black raspberries on their property for the co-op.
Russell Fraser russell@uoguelph.ca
Website and Graphic Designer
Russ is responsible for creating the co-op’s website.
Wendy Vaughan vaughw29@tdbank.ca
Property Owners
Wendy Vaughan is part of the Waterloo, Ontario land-owners volunteers and she has offered to grow raspberries on her property for the co-op. She is also currently supplying space for the co-op wine making facilities.
General Members
(In alphabetical order)
Aaron Deboer
Allan Parsons
Brian Edwards
Carlene Whittingham
Chelsey Andrade
Claudia LaRota
Jennifer Gilks
Jennifer Price
Jim & Sandy Vaughan
Mark Kinnee
Stephanie Livermore
Susie Kovacs
Tara Poser
Trevor Longmire