Our Team

The Wyndridge Farm Family

Steve GroffOwner
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Steve enjoys riding motorcycle, boating and playing guitar.

Can’t decide which is his favorite beverage because they’re all delicious!
Julie GroffOwner
BackJulie Groff
Julie enjoys reading, boating and spending time with her grandchildren.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Dry Hopped

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Slightbend IPA
Jason ReeseCEO
BackJason Reese
Jason enjoys doing anything outdoors; Cycling, Running, occasionally golf and trying to keep up with his one-year-old son Graham.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Tessellation

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
El Dorado Haze IPA
Sandy EckardExecutive Assistant
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In Sandy’s free time she enjoys boating and relaxing along the Susquehanna River with family and friends.

Favorite Wyndridge Vines:
Raspberry Riesling
Brett KrosseAgriculture & Facilities Manager
BackBrett Krosse
To say farming is something that’s in Brett’s blood is an understatement. He was born with a farmer’s soul and is kick A$$ at his job! Fun fact, Brett has skied all over the world, including all over North & South America, Sweden and the French Alps.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Northern Spy

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Hazeway IPA
Shannon SmallwoodSenior Wholesale and Production Manager
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Shannon is super spontaneous and enjoys doing fun things with her family and friends. If she’s not traveling, she is going to sporting events, concerts or watching the latest movies on Netflix.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Black Cherry
Shayla ButtonVenue Director
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Shayla loves reading and can often be found curled up with her puppy, Rosie, a mug of coffee, and a new book.

Favorite Wyndridge Co. Cider:
Pineapple Mango
Liz PappaSenior Sales Manager
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Fun fact that Liz has been glassblowing glassblowing for the past few years. It has been a challenging and creative outlet for her to make vessels she can pour beer in!

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Honey Lavender

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Passionfruit Lemongrass IPA
Josh SliderHead Brewer & Facility Manager
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Josh likes to work on mini trucks and drink beer in his free time.

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Imperial Bourbon Barrel Stout
Steve NumbersPackaging manager
BackSteve Numbers
In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and everything Nintendo.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Tesselation

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Bourbon Barrel Stout
Erica SandersRestaurant Manager
BackErica Sanders
Erica’s hobbies included going to Oriole games and visiting the beach!

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Gold Rush

Favorite Winding Path Beer:
Hazeway IPA
Gabi ArenaLancaster Tasting Room Manager
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When Gabi isn’t at work she enjoys hosting friends for dinner, exploring farmers markets, and sipping craft cocktails.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider: Northern Dry
Josh RieseWarehouse Coordinator
BackJosh Riese
When Josh isn’t conquering the warehouse he is working on his Jeep and tinkering with his gun collection.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Dry Hopped
Scott TopelProduction Consultant
BackScott Topel
In his spare hours, find Scott working his orchard and farm, mountain biking, playing steel string guitar and riding/wrenching vintage Honda Motorcycles.

Favorite Wyndridge Cider:
Northern Spy
Jan ThomassonWedding & Events Coordinator
BackJan Thomasson
When she’s not working, Jan enjoys dining out and spending time with family and friends. She loves everything Disney. Jan is not really a Beer or Cider drinker, more of a Rum & Coke kind of girl, but does like to try the Wyndridge Speciality drinks made with our Cider.
Kaitlyn PrievoWedding & Events Coordinator
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Kaitlyn enjoys spending her free time outdoors or on the beach with her husband and two young boys, Wells & Waylon.

Favorite Wyndridge Vines:
Rosé