Proprietor
Carl had a vision when he purchased the picturesque Schreckengast Farm in 2002. He saw a classic venue for private events including special celebrations and business meetings. He later crafted a wine tasting bar and restaurant and, from there, the rest is history. Cedar Lake Cellars is a true reflection of Carl’s entrepreneurialism and love of nature.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vice President
Gabriella brings an insightful vision to Cedar Lake Cellars based on her 25+ years of strategic planning expertise. She has a special take-charge touch that simultaneously resonates a captivating warmth mixed with powerful efficiency. Her business development skills are a step above extraordinary when it comes to driving growth for both the winery and event venue.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Pinot Noir
Operations Manager
With more than 25 years of restaurant experience, Pepe helps create an enticing aura of serenity and style to please one and all. His unparalleled sense of energy, combined with his flawless industry know-how, leads to a truly exceptional beginning-to-end adventure for our valued guests.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Vignoles
Executive Assistant
Chrissie Rogers is a dynamic professional with extensive experience in training and development, project management, and corporate support. She is passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves, fostering growth and transformation through engaging learning experiences. Chrissie is known for her positive and optimistic demeanor, quick thinking under pressure, and ability to execute plans efficiently. With strong skills in customer service and relationship-building, she thrives in roles that allow her to connect with people and create meaningful outcomes. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Athena. She is also an avid crafter!
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Fire Truck
Event Sales Manager
Christine Coyle is an experienced Event Sales Manager with a passion for creating memorable experiences and seamless event executions. With a proven track record in event planning and sales, Christine excels at building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations. She brings a creative approach to every project, ensuring each event is both successful and impactful. Outside of work, Christine enjoys exploring new destinations and spending quality time with family and friends.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: M-OO-N Route
Kitchen Manager
Decision making plays a significant role in Patrick’s world. From creating a top-notch culinary program to training the kitchen staff, Patrick’s supervision and expertise – more than 20 years in the hospitality industry – extends to all food production for the main restaurant, catering, and special events. Rest assured that something is always cooking in Patrick’s kitchen.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Fire Truck
Winery Coordinator
With a bubbly personality and an inviting smile, CiCi bring positive energy and warmth to every customer interaction. CiCi is passionate about creating top-level experiences and lasting memories, always striving to go above and beyond to make people feel valued and cared for. Whether she’s juggling multiple tasks or working under pressure, CiCi stays focused and composed, with a strong attention to detail that ensures nothing is overlooked. She takes pride in being dependable, adaptable, and always ready to step up when needed. Outside of work, CiCi finds joy in traveling and exploring new places, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and diving into everything from documentaries to reality TV. But CiCi’s greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her daughter, making memories together that she’ll always cherish.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Moscato
Events Coordinator
Adam brings a strong work ethic, creative problem-solving, and years of experience in high-pressure, results-driven environments to his role as Event Coordinator at Cedar Lake Cellars. With a natural ability to connect with people and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences, he’s dedicated to making every event memorable and seamless from start to finish. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his family and is on a mission to visit every National Park in the U.S.
Favorite Cedar Lake Cellars wine: Moscato
IT Manager
A seasoned technology professional with a strong foundation in both IT and AV, Aaron has the expertise to maintain and optimize complex systems across properties like the Cedar Lake Cellars Winery—enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional experiences for customers, clients, and team members alike.