Associates & Friends

Mike Babiarz | Filmmaker, Videographer, Photographer, Designer
Whenever I need someone to document something for me via video or still shots, Mike's my guy. Need something designed in a jiffy? He's rad for that too. He can be found all around town with camera in hand, or online at WarrenLanePictures.com. Follow him on Twitter at @MikeBabz
Whenever I need someone to document something for me via video or still shots, Mike's my guy. Need something designed in a jiffy? He's rad for that too. He can be found all around town with camera in hand, or online at WarrenLanePictures.com. Follow him on Twitter at @MikeBabz

Jesse Robinson Williams | Graphic Designer, Illustrator
I've always wished I could draw, but I don't have to worry about that any more. I've collaborated with Jesse Robinson Williams on a few projects now, from logos to wine labels and assorted other ventures. Check him out at JesseWilliams.ca.
I've always wished I could draw, but I don't have to worry about that any more. I've collaborated with Jesse Robinson Williams on a few projects now, from logos to wine labels and assorted other ventures. Check him out at JesseWilliams.ca.

Rhys Pender MW | Wine Educator, Writer, Judge, Consultant, Aussie
A longtime friend and colleague who I work with on BC Wine Institute ventures among other things; Rhys runs Wine Plus+ in the Okanagan Valley, providing WSET-certified wine education. He does a zillion other things as well, including contributing to WineAlign & making wine with his wife Alishan under the Little Farm Winery label. Follow him on Twitter at @WinePlus
A longtime friend and colleague who I work with on BC Wine Institute ventures among other things; Rhys runs Wine Plus+ in the Okanagan Valley, providing WSET-certified wine education. He does a zillion other things as well, including contributing to WineAlign & making wine with his wife Alishan under the Little Farm Winery label. Follow him on Twitter at @WinePlus

Wendy Underwood | Marketing, PR, Communications | Fever Pitch
Full disclosure: this lovely lady's my wife and has been my partner in crime for almost 20 years! After getting her Journalism degree in Western Australia, Wendy came to Vancouver and after years of freelance writing and various marketing positions, including seven years at Tourism Vancouver doing media relations, she now runs her own marketing company focusing on travel, lifestyle brands and more. Catch her over at Fever Pitch!
Full disclosure: this lovely lady's my wife and has been my partner in crime for almost 20 years! After getting her Journalism degree in Western Australia, Wendy came to Vancouver and after years of freelance writing and various marketing positions, including seven years at Tourism Vancouver doing media relations, she now runs her own marketing company focusing on travel, lifestyle brands and more. Catch her over at Fever Pitch!

Shaun Layton | Barman, Consultant, "Baby-Faced Assassin with a Bar Spoon"
One of the good guys! Shaun Layton runs the bar program at Juniper in Vancouver, has been named Vancouver Magazine's Bartender of the Year and one of Western Living Magazine's 'Top 40 Foodies Under 40,' (at which time editor Neal McLennan christened him with the above moniker). He's my automatic go-to when I need to sub-contract for a client's cocktail program. Track him down on Twitter at @ShaunLayton or better yet, saddle up to his bar.
One of the good guys! Shaun Layton runs the bar program at Juniper in Vancouver, has been named Vancouver Magazine's Bartender of the Year and one of Western Living Magazine's 'Top 40 Foodies Under 40,' (at which time editor Neal McLennan christened him with the above moniker). He's my automatic go-to when I need to sub-contract for a client's cocktail program. Track him down on Twitter at @ShaunLayton or better yet, saddle up to his bar.

Rico Uno | DJ | The Freshest
When I do medium or large-scale events, sometimes a DJ's in order. When you have crowds that range in age from 20 to 60 and you want to keep up the energy, maintaining a fun vibe without alienating a single soul, you need one of the best. The Freshest crew's Rico Uno has always knocked it outta the park for me. Find him at About.me/RicoUno or TheFreshest.ca
When I do medium or large-scale events, sometimes a DJ's in order. When you have crowds that range in age from 20 to 60 and you want to keep up the energy, maintaining a fun vibe without alienating a single soul, you need one of the best. The Freshest crew's Rico Uno has always knocked it outta the park for me. Find him at About.me/RicoUno or TheFreshest.ca