Chris Cutler is the principal of GlobalMercado Incorporated. As Chief Grip (Producer) of Grip Wines, his role is to make sure sourcing, production, sales and marketing are of the highest quality and executed to exacting standards. He also contributes to several Napa-based startups including Flybags™, myVinotype™ and also consults to other businesses and non-profits in the Napa Valley including Modern House Wines, LMR, CV&H, Dunn Vineyards, SH Montessori, and the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. He studied Communications at the Annenberg School at USC and Business at the Stanford GSB. When not working, Chris is busy playing with his wife and two girls, or riding a bike or board, depending on conditions.