Our team Family

Keith Morris

Vice President and General Manager

Keith has more than 25 years of experience leading wine businesses across the United States. At Big Cork, he works alongside a team that is driving the winery’s future innovation. Keith came to Big Cork in 2024 after 15+ years with Sonoma's Cline Family Cellars, bringing a passion for crafting world class wines and guest experiences. He believes in our estate’s ability to continue to produce award-winning wines that make Big Cork not only Maryland’s most awarded winery, but one of the nation’s most heralded as well. You’ll often find him walking the vineyards with one of his rescue pups, Penny Lane, Murray and Loki. Be sure to say hello and strike up a conversation about your favorite wines ... and dogs!

David Collins

Master Winemaker

As the Master Winemaker and Co-Owner of Big Cork Vineyards, Dave oversees every aspect of production, from vineyard management to wine bottling. With a background in horticulture, Dave transitioned into viticulture and winemaking in the mid-1980s in Loudoun County, Virginia. Fast forward to the early 2010's, Dave began transforming the rolling hills of a former corn and hay field into the award-winning vineyard and winery that is Big Cork. His wines have won numerous annual Maryland Governor's Cups and consistently deliver varietal character and flavors upon which Big Cork has built its reputation. Outside of work, Dave enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and gardening.

Tanya Kloos

Hospitality Director

Tanya is a passionate wine industry professional with extensive wine knowledge, currently serving as the Hospitality Director at Big Cork Vineyards. With a background in the financial industry, she joined BCV in 2016 and quickly rose through the ranks, overseeing day-to-day operations in the Tasting Room and leading a team dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences. An avid traveler, Tanya has circumnavigated the globe to over 35 countries and is deeply committed to the seed-to-table movement, with a love for gardening and culinary adventures. She takes immense pride in building a close-knit, hospitality-driven team and finds the greatest reward in seeing both loyal guests and first-time visitors delighted by their experiences.

Kristin Bodmer

Wine Club Manager

As the Wine Club Manager at Big Cork Vineyards, Kristin oversees all aspects of the Big Corker Wine Club and handles key business logistics behind the scenes. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including with major companies like Disney, Hyatt Hotels, and Norwegian Cruise Lines, Kristin found her perfect fit at Big Cork after returning to Frederick eight years ago. Outside of work, she is passionate about traveling and seizing every opportunity for new adventures with her family. Kristin takes great pride in the relationships she’s built with our customers and is inspired by the ability to make a difference in someone's day, striving to surprise and delight guests at every opportunity.

Meagan Grove

Events Manager

Meagan thrives in creating unforgettable experiences for guests, managing all aspects of event planning, and coordination. With a natural gift for hospitality, Meagan’s passion for customer-facing roles started at the age of 15 when she began working in a restaurant and quickly found herself engaging with guests at every opportunity. Outside of work, she enjoys floral arranging, tablescaping for family and friends, and sourcing the best iced coffee shops, while also spending quality time with her daughter, Magnolia. Over the past eight years in the industry, Meagan is most proud of her personal growth and the ability to contribute to some of the most memorable days in clients' lives.

Abby Cline

Assistant Hospitality Manager

In her role at Big Cork Vineyards, Abby focuses on wine education, Tasting Room events, and providing memorable experiences for our guests. It brings her immense joy to share the language of wine with our Big Corkers, especially when she can help them have fun while learning about the intricacies of viticulture. Her journey into the industry began during her Biochemistry undergrad, where she conducted research on the fermentation of our Barbera grapes, leading her to a fulfilling career at BCV. Abby is grateful for the partnership she has with her husband, Jay (our Assistant Winemaker), that helps her share our process between the vineyard, cellar, and Tasting Room all within our estate.

Jay Cline

Assistant Winemaker

Jay's focus, as Big Cork's Assistant Winemaker, is on growing the best grapes possible and crafting exceptional wines. After spending time in a traditional office position, he transitioned to working in the vineyards at age 23. There, he discovered a real passion for viticulture and hasn't looked back since. Outside of winemaking, Jay enjoys skiing in the winter, hiking & gardening in the summer, and traveling to new places whenever there's an opportunity to do so. He takes great pride in working alongside our team, including his wife Abby, to produce high-quality wines from vine to bottle.