Meet the Team
Co-Founder | Cocktail Guru
Gabrielle Partridge
Gabby is our company's logistical magic maker! Master of cocktails first, keeper of all the details second! With 18+ years of mixology under her belt, Gabby guides the client experience flawlessly from choosing your booze to perfecting your cocktail menu. Without her, this little wagon simply would not chug. She enjoys any cocktail with Mezcal or a proper gin Martini!
Co-Founder | Sales Queen
Theresa Dulken
Never having worked in the food & bev industry, many thought she was "crazy" when the idea for Chugalug Wagon was first born. But hey, that's why they call her the Sales Queen! Theresa is a visionary, a bold dreamer and the voice of our company. She is the first person you'll connect with when you call to get a taste of what Chug is all about! She enjoys a chilled Lambrusco or Hazy IPA!
Operations Manager | Lead Bartender
Ross MacTaggart
Oh Ross, what would we do without Ross!? Besides being our single most requested bartender for repeat clients, Ross manages ALL behind the scenes operating shenanigans. He handles our staffing, maintenance and upkeep of our entire fleet and uses his expert craftsmanship to fix anything and everything! Dubbed our honorary 'hype man,' Ross not only takes on the seemingly impossible, but he gets the whole team pumped along the way!
Warehouse Manager | Lead Bartender
David Castillo
David is our warehouse manager extraordinaire! Whether he's lead bartending, hefting dozens of kegs around town, getting our tap systems ready to go or packing for events, he's always got a smile on his face and a pep in his step! No matter what we throw his way (and believe us, it can be a lot!), David is always as cool as a cucumber -- a much appreciated vibe in our fast-paced industry!
Cocktail Program Director | Client Relations
Megan Deschaine
Megan has a heart for hospitality and a healthy sense of humor, not to mention being the Boss Babe of the Charleston cocktail community. Not only is she our chief mixologist and cocktail program director, but on the side works her client relations magic. When she's not chuggin' with our team, you can find her serving as ambassador to several popular liquor brands & volunteering for the local chapter of the USBG!
Cocktail Chef | Lead Bartender
Lynette Driver-Jude
Lynette is not only one of our teams beloved lead bartenders and an incredibly talented cocktail chef, but she's also the head chef for a wonderful non-profit here in Charleston as well as a private in-home chef! Lover of ANY dog (no literally, she's obsessed) and an avid gardener, Lynette's knows her way around the kitchen and her bubbly personality is hard to beat!
Lead Bartender
Ellie Zuk
Ellie's "can-do-anything" attitude, quickly earned her a position as one of our company's lead bartenders! She loves learning a new skill - like towing our giant cargo trailers and the complex inner workings of our tap systems. Topping it all off, she is also a full time student in the medical field!
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Zora Mayo
Born and raised here in the Lowcountry, Zora is one of those team members who it's impossible to have a bad time with. She believes wholeheartedly that dogs should be invited to weddings more often and can't resist a good Jalapeño Margarita when she's out with friends!
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Jessy Vandevort
With two decades of industry experience, from biker bars to fine dining, Jessy is a welcomed member of the Chugalug family. Hailing from Wisconsin, she enjoys a Spotted Cow on her days off. Jessy is playful, hilarious and hard-working. A trifecta for a fantastic bartender!
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Juliet Branch
Juliet's bright energy and infectious spirit brings joy and laughter to any event she's working, with co-workers and guests alike! When she's not slingin' cocktails with us you can find her creating and growing an outdoor wonderland on her John's Island flower farm.
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Betsy LaForce
Betsy is one of our original Chug-tenders and has been slingin' bevies with us since the early days! With a serious love for Mother Earth, she is an environmental advocate serving as senior project manager for the Coastal Conservation League. In her spare time, you can find her in the garden, cruisin' around her hood by bike or enjoying a back porch brew with friends!
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Bri Drose
Bri is our self-proclaimed army brat who loves houseplants, travel and let's be honest... tequila! Her favorite color is hot pink, and she'll be easy to spot if she's bartending your event since her hair will likely be pink or another vibrant color! With 7+ years in the industry, Bri has jumped right on the Chugalug Wagon with no looking back!