Carlin Karr

I am continually learning and growing from those around me. When I first started as a GM and wine buyer in San Francisco, I relied heavily on a handful of incredible mentors, importers, and suppliers who helped me immensely. Later in my career, Bobby Stuckey and Rose Humphreys taught me to master every position you do, whether it's polishing glasses, running food, or bussing tables.

Sons & Daughters was the opportunity of a lifetime and put me in the situation to sink or swim, which taught me so many valuable lessons. Moving to Boulder, Colorado, to work at Frasca Food and Wine was the most significant decision of my life and has allowed me to learn from incredible mentors every day and thrive in a growing company.

Just thinking about it brings a smile to my face and a real joy to my heart. I love everything about the wine industry from the people who make it to educating guests and staff. I even love the boring stuff like editing wine lists, the cost of goods sold, unpacking wine boxes, and inventory. There is truly nothing better than food and wine, and I couldn't imagine myself working in any other field.

I seek out individuals who are humble, honest, curious by nature, ambitious, hardworking, and kind.

Some of the most important are organization, communication, a passion for learning and teaching, a genuine love for wine, math, language, geography, and so many more.

I work with incredible people and am honored to be able to work with them.

My husband is my number one supporter, fan, and inspiration -- he keeps me going all day, every day. My phone keeps me connected to the hundreds of emails I send and receive each day.

We have a responsibility to our customers to know what we are talking about.