The Team
Bourbon Passion
Stemming from his passion to create a legacy bourbon brand with unsurpassed quality and taste, legendary entrepreneur Curt Richardson turned to Greg Metze, a Master Distiller with over four decades of experience specializing in developing bourbon whiskeys. This collaboration produced an innovative portfolio of whiskeys which transcend tradition.
CURT RICHARDSON
Founder
Curt Richardson is the Founder of Old Elk Distillery, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Visionary Officer of Otter Products, LLC, and Co-Founder and Chairman of Blue Ocean Enterprises, Inc.
LUIS GONZALEZ
CEO
As CEO of Old Elk Distillery, Luis Gonzalez is responsible for company visions, growth and planning initiatives, and developing distribution and brand strategies.
GREG METZE
Master Distiller
Greg Metze became Old Elk Distillery’s Master Distiller following a 38-year career at Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, one of the world’s largest distilleries.
MELINDA MADDOX
Head of Production & Master Blender
Melinda brings decades of experience in mixology, production, and blending to the Old Elk herd. Her creative and innovative approach has caught the attention and tastes of our customers and the industry at large. So far, she has been recognized as a Global Finalist for Bombay Sapphire's 2018 Most Imaginative Bartender, finalist for Production Manager of the Year from the Women of Whiskey Awards, and Gold from both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Bartender Spirits Awards. Oh, and she’s just getting started.