Beyond Shiny Toys – Nurturing F&B Teams through Fundamentals and Emotional Intelligence + Wine glass Chemistry and Wine tasting!

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 from 9:30am - 1:30pm
WHERE: Pinehurst Country Club
COST: $55/Person. Includes, light breakfast, education, lunch and wine

OVERVIEW: Make note of the start time.  We are starting a little later than usual in hopes that our mountain members will make the trek down to join us.

This seminar will feature Chris DeChillo, F&B consultant for Kopplin, Kuebler and Wallace + wine glass chemistry + wine tasting.  Did you know that wine tastes differently depending upon the glass in which it is served? Learn about wine, learn about chemistry and network and learn about your fellow Chapter members.  Bring your F&B staff and get ready to learn. Members will receive 6 CE credits for attending.

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW: In cultivating an effective F&B team, transcending the allure of flashy equipment, the emphasis shifts towards fostering excellence through a combination of fundamental skills and emotional intelligence, acknowledging the intricate interplay between technical proficiency and interpersonal dynamics. During our time together, we will unpack the importance of not simply teaching emotional intelligence but using it as we remain curious and open to discovering other's values and how best to lead them.

Have you ever wondered why the same wine can taste different depending upon the glass in which it is served? Attend this seminar and find out why. 

We will also be learning about the Colorado Section PGA's new private label wine. The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation has teamed up with Trustee, Mike Wamsganz and Blendings Winery in Fort Collins to create REACH Reserve Red Wine and White Wine. Blendings Winery is a family-owned boutique winery that offers a unique and curated list of wines including whites, reds and fruit varietals.

Each bottle sold will donate $2 back to the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation to support programming for Youth, Military and individuals in underrepresented groups in golf. Drink wine and support a good cause.  Winner, winner!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Chris DeChillo specializes in developing leaders, transforming teams, and bringing fun wherever he goes. As a hospitality trainer and leadership coach, he brings enthusiasm, interactivity and an operational mindset to his speaking engagements and training programs, developed over 20 years working in luxury hospitality. Prior to becoming a consultant, Chris held positions with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts across the US for 11 years, including Director of Food & Beverage at the Sports Club in Las Colinas, TX and the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver, CO. After founding TriCord Consulting LLC in 2018, he has facilitated trainings across the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean, for over 75 Private Clubs and luxury hotels brands, as well as dozens of pharmaceutical companies.

Chris's coaching education is from the Co-Active Training Institute, where he continues to invest in developing his own skills while remaining curious. In March of 2025, Chris was the recipient of Texas A&M University, College of Hospitality & Hotel Management's inaugural award for Hospitality Leadership Excellence. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Chris is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Sciences. He lives in Castle Rock, CO with his wife Jen and daughter Emma, where he enjoys running, rock climbing and summiting many of Colorado's Fifty-Seven incredible fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, known as 14ers.