Shelby Ganiscioli A family friend, Shelby came to Lakewood when she moved back to the area from Minnesota. She was known to intersperse tales of her adventures with her canine pals, Rooney and Magnolia, when she helped out in the tasting room.
Matt Smith After studying fine arts and then becoming a Sommelier in New York City, Matt, a New Jersey native, came to the Finger Lakes to dive deeper into his passion for wine. He spent a few years working in a neighboring vineyard and joined the Lakewood cellar team just after harvest in 2022. Always…
Allison Stamp Allison is a granddaughter of Lakewood founders Bev & Monty Stamp. She spent lots of time “helping” her Mom, Kaye, and various aunts and uncles at Lakewood while growing up. Now a teacher and coach, Allie helps at the winery during the summer months, and for winery events. Guests enjoy her quick wit…
Abbey pouring wine Abbey Welker After a short stint at Lakewood Abbey returned to Syracuse University. We miss her warm smile and inquisitive nature.
Kelly, Past Stewardess Kelly VanScoyk This vivacious mom of four shared her talents between Lakewood Vineyards and a neighboring winery. Even though she was new to our crew, she fit right in and quickly became a familiar face at our tasting bar.
Jaclyn stirring grapes in a harvest bin Jaclyn Symiakakis A harvest intern, Jaclyn came to Lakewood with lots of experience selling wine, and a keen interest in making it. Jaclyn has moved on to another adventure that has her living closer to her New England based family.
Vicky, Past Stewardess Vicky Shaban Vicky came to Lakewood by way of a road sign and was a welcome addition to the tasting room crew. We were lucky she found Lakewood, and lucky she deemed it the right place to share her wine knowledge. Her gentle demeanor and pleasant presentation made guests want to linger…
Jordan Knapp Jordan started coming to Lakewood as an infant with her mother, Teresa, and officially began working when she was old enough to serve wine to Lakewood’s guests. Her years growing up at Lakewood added an interesting perspective when she entertained tasters. A graduate from Nazareth College, Jordan helped with social media activities and…
Mary checking out our merch Mary Beth Hollenbeck Ready with warm smile and laugh, Mary Beth joined the Lakewood team with experience in wedding and event planning and the tourism industry. She is an outspoken and knowledgeable advocate for the Finger Lakes and was always ready to help people find Lakewood wines they love and…
Kennedy with peonies on the deck Kennedy Heichel High school valedictorian and collegiate pole vaulter, Kennedy dived right in when she joined the Lakewood team. Now finishing her education, she still stops in to see us from time to time.
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