Kwame Darko

Kwame Darko has an ongoing bet with friends that he could successfully fend off a lion should the threat ever present itself. It hasn’t … yet. But Kwame has faced down some pretty serious challenges in his day. On the field, the Maryland native was a college soccer star, winning two NCAA national championships with the University of Maryland and several youth national championships before a short stint playing professionally. In the studio, Kwame has been a published recording artist having written for Showtime, ESPN and other major networks. Not to mention, has opened on tours for the likes of Big Sean and Sean Paul to name a few. 

Since hanging up his cleats and parking the tour bus Kwame’s competitive mindset has continued to serve him well in the media and entertainment arena. He specializes in multi-platform Brand Partnerships having driven millions of dollars in revenue for some of the world’s leading media companies while launching his consultancy KwaMedia. His goal is to continue collaborating with lifelong friends in meaningful ways and someday own and operate his own top-tier professional soccer club.

Daniel Orrison.

Daniel’s career in hospitality is shaped by his time working at a collection of the world’s top wine estates -- Chateau Montelena (Napa, CA), Jackson Estate (Marlbourough, NZ), Maison Camille Giroud & Domaine des Croix (Burgundy, FR), Harlan Estate & Bond Winery (Napa, CA), & Blackbird Vineyards (Napa, CA). In 2011, Daniel was named Marketing & Business Director for the Bespoke Collection family of brands & Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley in Yountville CA. Daniel’s leadership was fundamental in the build-up and public sale of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley to Restoration Hardware in 2013. Looking to expand on his experience in the retail and hospitality sector, Daniel was named Founding Director of RH Hospitality in 2015. In this capacity and in partnership with senior executive leadership, Daniel played a defining role in the national rollout of RH Hospitality. Additionally and during this period of time, Daniel founded the premium wine business Orison Wines. The start up winery now exceeds 3,000 cases in annual production and is represented in three countries and twelve major markets across the United States.