When not working in the vineyard or winery, you can find Ty sipping wine in a hot tub while listening…

Kristen met Ty in 2005 and moved to Sonoma in 2006. She is a pediatric occupational therapist by trade with…

Michelle is one of the longest tenured members of Team Ty and has been the company’s bookkeeper since July 2006. She grew up in upstate New York and graduated from SUNY Binghamton before working in Bic Graphic’s accounting department in Clearwater, Florida. She moved to Sonoma County in 2003 with her husband Scott and took time away from her career to begin raising her three boys Reese, Ryan and Tristan. Michelle was really excited to resume her career with Team Ty in the wine business and although she moved to Reno, Nevada in 2012, Michelle is grateful to still be able to serve Team Ty as our bookkeeper. She is an asset to the team and assists in many key functions such as accounts payable/receivables, payroll and administrative support.

Marissa was born and raised on a dairy ranch in Tomales, CA. She graduated with a BA in Sociology from Sonoma State University before beginning her career with Team Ty in 2008. After taking some time away from work to raise her two daughters with her husband, she returned to the company as our Human Resources and Compliance Specialist. Outside of work, Marissa loves to travel, cheer on the San Francisco 49ers and spend time with her family and friends.

Reiner enjoyed a successful career in investment management for over 39 years in Texas, New York City and San Francisco.…

Scarlett is a new addition to team Ty since starting as Office and Wine Club Manager in September of 2020.…

Paul moved to California from Idaho (bucking that trend!) in 2005 after a career in advertising and marketing drawn here…

Greg worked for an international oil company for many years, a career that led him to travel the world. He spent three years living and working in West Africa and now that he is back in the US, he lives in Sonoma, CA with his wife Chris. Greg first met Ty in 2005 and became part of the tasting room team in 2013. Being born in Santa Rosa, he supports many of the Bay Area sports teams, especially the Golden State Warriors and Oakland A’s. In his spare time he likes hiking, traveling and always enjoys sipping a glass of Ty’s Barracks Cabernet Sauvignon.

Greg worked for an international oil company for many years, a career that led him to travel the world. He spent three years living and working in West Africa and now that he is back in the US, he lives in Sonoma, CA with his wife Chris. Greg first met Ty in 2005 and became part of the tasting room team in 2013. Being born in Santa Rosa, he supports many of the Bay Area sports teams, especially the Golden State Warriors and Oakland A’s. In his spare time he likes hiking, traveling and always enjoys sipping a glass of Ty’s Barracks Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our Vineyard Manager, Rafael, came to California in 1979 and began working on a vineyard at the age of seventeen. He moved to Sonoma in 1990 and has been a part of Team Ty since 2006. Helping Ty and tending to the vines definitely keeps him busy, but any free time that he does have, he enjoys spending with his wife and three children.

After growing up on the East Coast and holding a number of management positions throughout the years, we are now lucky enough to have George as our Tasting Room Manager. He has been part of Team Ty since 2007 and is a well-known character in the tasting room, knowledgeable and full of fun, friendly stories.