Who We Are

Lynne brings a background rich in culinary expertise and food education, and a dedication to the renaissance of artisanal cheeses that is sweeping the U.S. During twelve years of dairy-inspired bliss she was Director of Education and national spokesperson for the California Milk Advisory Board; in 2007 she created California’s Artisan Cheese Festival, an enormously successful weekend event attended by over 4,000 consumers and trade affiliates, now in its sixth year. Current projects include national publicity programs for esteemed artisan cheese companies, expanded programs for Artisan Cheese Festival sponsors in Southern California and the launch of Cheese Country Tours in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Lynne is founding president of the California Artisan Cheese Guild and continues to serve on the Board as Events co-chair.

Ian has diverse experience in marketing and sales, brand design and development, traditional publicity, social media and blogging for food, wine and hospitality clients. 



He has degrees in English and Sociology from UCSB and an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California with a focus in Marketing.  His work experiences range from Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Harper Collins Publishers to founding and operating two successful companies, one of which is a brand of pet toys sold across the US and internationally. As the Wine Country Account Manager for San Francisco’s 7x7 Magazine, Ian works closely with the artisan food and wine community, authors the popular “Napa Valley Insider” weekly blog, populates 7x7's Napa Valley webpage and consults with many wineries, wine related, and charitable organizations.  He lives with his wife Ariana, and dog, Leo, in Napa Valley. Follow him on Facebook.