BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Meet the folks behind-the-scenes of the Festival! Together, this group of dynamic individuals, including board members, volunteers and community leaders work to promote Charleston as a culinary destination. Thank you to all of those individuals who offer their time and energy to our non-profit organization.

2011 STAFF

Angel Passailaigue Postell

Executive Director/Founder

(843) 727-9998 x 4

angel@charlestonwineandfood.com

After a serving as the original Planning Committee Chair/Founder of the inaugural Charleston Wine + Food Festival®, Postell was hired officially by the Board of Directors in April 2005 to serve as Executive Director. In this role, she oversees the management and operations of the Festival, serves as the liaison between the Board of Directors, [...]

Ashley Zink

Director of Communications

(843) 727 - 9998 x 2

ashley@charlestonwineandfood.com

Ashley Zink joined the Festival in September 2011 as Director of Communications. In her new role, Ashley is in charge of developing, overseeing and implementing all communications for the Festival, including advertising, social media, collateral, media relations, marketing, promotions and newsletters. She brings to the Festival over five years of New York City public relations [...]

Randi Weinstein

Director of Events

(843) 727-9998 x 3

randi@charlestonwineandfood.com

Moving into her fifth year, Randi has been an intricate part the Festivals growth, and that growth has paved the way for advancement. Taking on the role of Director of Events will allow the Festival to take on new opportunities and continue to showcase Charleston in many new ways for years to come. I feel [...]

Sara Donahue

Events + Programs Manager

(843) 727-9998 x 5

sara@charlestonwineandfood.com

Originally from Bergen County, NJ Sara traveled south to attend the College of Charleston in 2004. Working in various areas of the hospitality industry during her four years at the College she graduated in May 2008 with degrees in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Administration. After studying a semester in Australia during her junior [...]

Zach Norris

Creative Manager

(843) 727-9998 x 6

zach@charlestonwineandfood.com

Having joined the growing BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival® in June 2010, Zach Norris brings his experience and expertise as the Festival’s first in-house graphic designer. Zach has over 6 years of professional design experience. Originally from Hattiesburg, MS, Zach attended his first two years of undergraduate studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. [...]