Sam Peters
INTRIGUING MARKETER In his role as executive director for three Napa Valley wine associations (Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association, Mount Veeder Appellation Council, and Atlas Peak Appellation Association) Sam Peters represents and markets each’s...
Rodger Collinson
INTRIGUING COMMUNITY SUPPORTER Napa firefighter/paramedic Rodger Collinson loves food. When on duty, he is often the crew appointed firehouse chef. When off duty, he’s combing the Napa Valley for new restaurants and undiscovered eats. “I’m...
Matt Stamp
INTRIGUING RESTAURANTEUR Operating a restaurant is a challenge in the best of times. In the worst of times, it takes commitment beyond the norm. Few demonstrate that commitment better than Matt Stamp, Partner at downtown Napa’s Compline. The Master...
Al James
INTRIGUING MUSICIAN Al James straddles two counties, playing venues throughout both Napa and Monterey. The singer/songwriter got a foothold in wine country in 2014 and has played his diverse portfolio of music, focusing on jazz and blues, in nearly...
Corey Edwards
INTRIGUING UNSUNG HERO Corey Edwards is Napa Valley’s modern-day town crier. Day and night, he monitors various websites, police scanners, and fire cameras in order to keep the community apprised of anything that puts the public in danger. ...
Anna Brittain
INTRIGUING COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTALIST Napa County native Anna Brittain never envisioned returning to the region after leaving for Williams College in Massachusetts. “My goal was to be a journalist and/or work internationally on climate action,” said Brittain. A...
Harris Nussbaum
INTRIGUING EDUCATOR/MENTOR After a more than a five- decade career in education and an equally long commitment to community service, Harris Nussbaum has earned nearly every local, state, and national award possible. The octogenarian, married for 47 years to wife...
Dr. Karen Relucio
INTRIGUING HEALTH AND WELLNESS LEADER In addition to running a division with 17 programs spanning communicable disease control and prevention, chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and initiatives to serve families and children, Dr. Karen Relucio became...
