T H E P E O P L E
Taylor Grieger
Founder
Tequila aficionado, world sailor, former Aviation Rescue Swimmer.
If you want to know who Taylor is just watch the film “Hell or High Seas”
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
“Shiner Bock”
Favorite Outdoor Activity
“Sailing, Golf and Hunting”
Adam Kaluza
Founder
Adam Kaluza is a 20-year active-duty Sailor currently serving in the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman and Rescue Swimmer on the MH-60S helicopter. Joining shortly after September 11th, 2001, he was stationed and deployed to more than 30 different countries around the world supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his fiancé and children whenever he can get the opportunity.
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
Red or white wine, or a rye bourbon
Favorite Outdoor Activity
Golf, Gym, Beach
Michael Lonsinger
Founder
Michael is a GTM Executive who has scaled startups from $0 to $100M+ in revenue. When he’s not working on tequila, you can find Michael at his day job or in the gym.
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
“Bourbon, Champagne, and Sours”
Favorite Outdoor Activity
“Staying in the shade to avoid a sunburn, tennis, losing golf balls in the rough.”
Adam Tesanovich
Founder
Entrepreneurial business executive with over 20 years of experience in company development, strategy, marketing, supply chain, product development, business operations, and strategy. Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and two children traveling the world, absorbing culture, tasting food and celebrating life. Mr. Tesanovich is passionate about veterans’ affairs and serves on the Board of Directors for American Odysseus Sailing Foundation, providing veterans and first responders living with PTSD, the opportunity to heal at sea utilizing research-based methods of learning to live with trauma through Adventure Therapy (AT).
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
“Fine red wine, small batch bourbon, craft beer….or anything in a bottle that has above a 4% ABV.”
Favorite Outdoor Activity
“Anything and everything….ski bum, mountain/road biker, runner, surfer, hiker and newbie sailor.”
Jared Light
Partner
Jared has extensive experience with start-up ventures, raising both debt & equity capital and has played an integral role in multiple M&A transactions. His leadership skills and pioneering efforts have been instrumental in his companies track record of market-leading growth and performance. Mr. Light holds a degree in Economics from Oklahoma State University. Away from the office, Mr. Light is an avid mountain biker and snowboarder as well as a proud father.
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
“Water – but only because I have to”
Favorite outdoor activity
“Drinking Cape Horn Tequila outdoors”
Brandon Dewan
Partner
Brandon was named EY National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019 as well as 40 Under 40 by Oil & Gas Investor Magazine in 2017. He has been featured in various entrepreneur books and publications along with appearances on global news networks. Mr. Dewan is passionate about community participation and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Houston Children's Charity, in addition to his active involvement with multiple other charities. In his personal life, he is a proud father of three and enjoys sports and outdoor activities
If you’re not drinking CHT, what do you drink?
“If someone drank the last of my CHT, I may reach for a Bourbon and wait for another bottle of the good stuff to arrive!”
Favorite outdoor activity
“Mountain biking, golf, working out, the beach”