My motivation for creative cooking began early. I learned my way around the kitchen grill during my elementary years and continued through high school. I attended college along with everyone else, but my enthusiasm for cooking never waned. I soon decided to switch fields, and enrolled in the culinary school at Stratford University to pursue my passion.

After graduation, I worked with several restaurants in northern Virginia. I met Stephanie at one of them. She worked the front of house, interacting with customers and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. I worked in the back of house, making sure the recipes and food presentation reflected the best of my culinary skills.

When we married, I took a hiatus from the culinary field, obtained a BS in Cybersecurity, and worked as a federal contractor supporting the DOD and IC community. As our family grew, my passion lurked just below the surface until Stephanie began researching the health benefits of kombucha.

I began to investigate and understand fermented foods and beverages, and experimented with different flavoring profiles to see if I could replicate products sold in retail outlets. The end goal, however, was to create my own recipe with specific health benefits. After months of R&D, I had a recipe that was approved by my most important critic, my wife, and the co-owner of our brewery.

When I met Adam, I had been working in restaurants for a few years and enjoyed the dynamics of hosting, serving and communicating with customers. I developed strong interpersonal skills, which proved invaluable when my focus shifted to health and fitness. I became a certified nutritionist and personal trainer, and my customer relations skills, helped me build my business, working from home.

Within the first eight years of our marriage, Adam and I had had three children. Each suffered from undiagnosed and perplexing health issues. I researched possible causes and determined that food allergies were the problem. We eliminated wheat and dairy, added whole foods with more nutrition, and kombucha for gut health.

Gut health became the focus of our diet and our children soon began to thrive. Since we drank kombucha frequently, Adam decided to start brewing it, with the emphasis being on healthy ingredients, until it became a favorite family staple.

I am privileged to be the sales representative of Remnant Farm Kombucha. I am able to combine my knowledge of nutrition and customer service skills when I meet with owners and clientele of local restaurants and breweries. I greatly value this opportunity to represent our delicious Remnant Farm Kombucha.

Brian has over 25 years of system integration and management consulting experience leading complex IT system, strategy and business transformation engagements at numerous agencies within the United States Federal Government.

Since 2006, Brian has maintained his focus in the IT integration and advisory space with a specific focus on helping small business start-ups to establish the appropriate business structure, investments strategy, incentive plans to recruit and retain top talent as well as growth plans and objectives.

Brian has watched Remnant Farms Kombucha grow over the past two years and is very excited to bring his knowledge and expertise in small business start-ups to help them mature and capitalize on the unique marketplace they serve.

Karyn Minnix is an executive at KP Insights, a consulting accounting firm in downtown Leesburg, VA, that helps small to mid-size businesses streamline their financial operations while bringing clarity to
financial reporting. Karyn has over 20 years of experience in financial management, software implementation, construction accounting, and financial analysis.

Karyn was born and raised in local Fauquier County and currently resides in Loudoun County, VA with her husband Mike and two children. Both Karyn and Mike are very involved in their sports activities and coaching in their spare time. As a family, they love going to sports events, going to the beach, and camping in the summer. Nothing is as good as RFK by a campfire!

I’ve been in the Health & Fitness field for over 17 years. I’ve managed large corporate gyms both as a Fitness Manager & General Manager around Northern Virginia. In 2014, I opened CrossFit Durable in Haymarket Virginia and have been owner/operator ever since. Stephanie was one of my first coaches on the Durable staff and still is to this day. As co-workers and neighbors I got to meet Adam and their wonderful children.

My approach to fitness has always been a holistic one through nutrition and functional exercises. Remnant Kombucha not only blew my socks off when I first tasted it, but when I learned how Adam sourced his ingredients and developed it I knew I wanted to be a part of their team. I look forward to spreading their brand and this product to our Fitness community.

As a dynamic professional with an extensive background in both information technology and marketing, I’ve built a reputation for effectively growing and scaling businesses in varied sectors. My journey has seen me navigate diverse fields, from the intricacies of dog training to the meticulous world of mobile detailing.

At the heart of my approach lies a deep-rooted passion for embracing new challenges, a trait that aligns perfectly with the exciting opportunities at Remnant Farm Kombucha. Over the past decade, my professional path has been enriched by the privilege of working closely with Adam. Beyond our professional synergy, we share a bond forged through our shared love of hunting, a camaraderie that extends beyond the boardroom.

My journey also brought me the pleasure of getting to know Stephanie and their wonderful children, allowing me to witness firsthand the remarkable growth of Remnant Farm Kombucha. From its initial conception to its flourishing present, I have seen this venture evolve and am thrilled to now be a part of this passionate and driven team.

In this new chapter with Remnant Farm Kombucha, I am eager to leverage my dual expertise in IT and marketing to propel further growth and success. I am committed to contributing to their mission of producing top-notch kombucha, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative strategies to delight and satisfy customers.