You can often find Peggy in the wine section of the store, eager to help customers find the perfect bottle!  She proudly manages the wine newsletters and is always happy to jump in wherever needed!

"Remember gentlemen, it's not just France we are fighting for... It is Champagne!" -Winston Churchill

Our co-founder, Jim, is a bit of a Renaissance man. Passionate about, and well-versed in fine wines, craft beer and spirits, Jim is a lover of old world wines, malt-forward craft beers, and bourbon. A Buffalo, NY native, Jim's favorite pastimes include skiing, biking, golfing, and being a thorn in the sides of Peggy and Chelle.

"Boredom is a matter of choice, not circumstance" -Elbert Hubbard

A Watertown, SD native, Austin (or "Woody," as he's known around here) has been on the Coaltrain team for more than 14 years. An avid sports and outdoor enthusiast, Austin is also passionate about craft beer, specifically IPAs. A novice magician, Austin has mastered the ability to make delicious beer disappear, seemingly into thing air. He also enjoys NZ Sauv Blancs, Malbec, Islay Scotch and Gosling's Family Reserve Rum.

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin

The maven of the Wine Festival of Colorado Springs, Chelle has been associated with Coaltrain in one way or another for more than 15 years. The proud pet-parent to four dogs, including Bowdoin (a healer mix rescue), who is our junior shop dog. Chelle is our resident Dog Whisperer (even though the dogs keep asking her to speak up). She loves all the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer, as well as wine gardening (an activity of her own creation). Chelle's favorites are Bristol Beehive, Sonoma Anvil Cider, Moscow Mules, fine wines and bubbles!

“Life happens when you are busy making other plans.” -Unknown

Leslie enjoys spending time with her husband and poodle, gardening and GNOs! Outside of Coaltrain, she's a new content creator on YouTube where she teaches how to create distilled things "from plant to bottle." (Check her channel out at Leslie B Gottesman - Distill Me This).  Leslie holds certifications as Certified Bourbon Steward from Stave and Thief Society, and completed the Whisky Ambassador Programme- Level 1. She loves to travel and has lived in many places, including San Luis Obispo County, California where she last hosted wine tours and tastings!

"We're all mature until someone brings our the bubble-wrap!"

When not calculating and keeping the books, Faye can be found enjoying vigorous workouts at Orangetheory, biking, doing yoga or hiking with her three awesome pups: Oliver - a spunky, 13 y/o Jack Russell, Izzy - a sweet and lovable 7 y/o Golden Retriever, and Bentley - a playful outgoing 5 y/o Golden. She enjoys  gardening, specifically herbs and flowers, and experimenting with different recipes/trying wines from all parts of the world! Some favorites include dry, full bodied reds, although she's a fan of  testing out new rosés and white wines during the summertime.

"In all the paths you take in life make sure a few of them are dirt." - John Muir