Kyle Schlachter

Before being appointed as the Colorado Wine Board's third executive director in July, 2023, Kyle spent 13 years as the CWIDB marketing coordinator. In 2017 Kyle was recognized for his efforts by Wine Enthusiast magazine as one of the top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in the industry. Prior to working for the CWIDB he worked at a small wine and spirits retailer for several years while in graduate school. He also contributed to the wine industry as a writer and his work was published in Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Sommelier Journal. In 2021, he was elected as Littleton's first directly elected Mayor.