Knudsen Family
Colin R. Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards. He is actively engaged in the family’s return to winemaking with particular oversight of financial, marketing and strategy aspects of the business. A Pacific Northwest native, Colin loves spending time at the vineyard and at the “beach” in Oregon. The Knudsen family’s return to winemaking is a lifelong dream. He is a lover of wine, Pinot Noir in particular.
Colin is a 30-year veteran investment banker currently with BTIG, a leading global securities and investment banking firm. Colin was formerly with DLJ and Credit Suisse, and was a founder of boutique M&A firm Coady Diemar Partners. He specializes in providing M&A and corporate finance services to Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies.
Colin is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Brown University. He is married to Rita McNally and has four children.
Colin is one of three sons of Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen.
David C. Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards and is engaged in oversight of all operations.
David was President and CEO of Ostrom Mushroom Farms from April 2007 through November 2020. Founded in 1928, Ostrom is the largest mushroom grower and packer in the Pacific Northwest.
David is now retired and resides near Houston, Texas with his wife Claudia Cannon and their four dogs.
David is a graduate of Wharton Business School and the University of Washington.
David is one of three sons of Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen.
Calvert Conrad Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards. Cal provides oversight related to the management of all operations of the vineyard and winery. Cal has been active in the automotive parts delivery service business for 20 years. Cal’s love for sports of all kinds makes him an avid and incredibly well informed fan of all the local sports teams.
A native of Seattle, Washington, Cal has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life.
Cal is one of three sons of Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen.
Knudsen Vineyards Team
General Manager – KV Wines
A wine industry veteran of over 20 years, we welcomed Patty to the Knudsen Vineyards team in January 2020. Patty has helped to launch and grow direct-to-consumer sales for a few of the most premium wineries in the Willamette Valley, including Sokol Blosser, Bergstrom, Owen Roe and Lemelson. An Oregon native, Patty has a true passion for the Pacific Northwest and the future of our ever-changing wine community.
Patty holds an Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Design and continues to enjoy this passion through creative design at the workplace, providing sewing lessons, and home sewing projects.
Appointed as the Vice President of the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association in 2025, Patty enjoys spending time with fellow industry members; contributing fresh ideas to events and programming as well as strategic planning.
Tasting Room Manager
With over 20 years of experience in customer service and a strong passion for wine, Brittany brings warmth, energy, and expertise to the tasting room.
As the manager of the tasting room, she offers a fresh perspective on the day-to-day flow of things and is essential to creating stability behind the scenes. Outside of work she is dedicated mom of three, who is happiest in summer—out on the water, catching live music in small venues, and the taking the long way home on a backroad drive. A bit of an adrenaline seeker, Brittany has skydiving firmly on her to-do list. Easy to work with and easy to be around, she helps create a space where both guests and teammates feel comfortable
Marketing Coordinator
With a sharp eye for branding and a practical approach to marketing, Takyah helps shape how Knudsen Vineyards shows up in the world. Throughout much of her career, she balanced roles in both marketing and food and beverage management while working closely with small businesses that were building from the ground up—helping redefine brand identity, establish structure, and create the tools and direction needed to grow with confidence. This mixed background brings a thoughtful perspective that balances creativity with hospitality and a strong focus on creating meaningful guest experiences.
Outside of work, Takyah is a full-time student, single mom, and active member of several community councils focused on strengthening educational opportunities and supporting working families. A former muti-marathon runner and rock climber, these days she spends most of her time outdoors with her daughter, taking on creative projects, and keeping up with her rescue huskies.
