Justin is a New Hampshire native and studied at Le Cordon Blue Culinary Academy, graduating at the top of his class. A leader in his field, Justin has worked in multiple restaurants and resorts, honing his skills and culinary style in both a la carte and banquet service. Since joining LaBelle in 2015, Justin’s culinary skills and leadership capabilities have catapulted him to executive chef, where he is responsible for all of LaBelle’s culinary production for the restaurant, event center and The Winemaker’s Kitchen retail product line.

Hailing from Baltimore, MD and growing up in Danbury, CT, Steve has been cooking professionally since the age of 16. A New England Culinary Institute graduate in culinary arts, and has worked among some of the best chefs and restaurants in Southern Florida. In 2011, Chef Shoemaker moved to New Hampshire to open the revered Mint Bistro in Manchester, NH, gaining many accolades along the way, to joining the LaBelle team in summer of 2022. Steve enjoys travel, exploring New England and is a multi instrumentalist.

An Auburn, NH native, Sara been baking professionally for 11 years. While cake design is her specialty, she loves all aspects of the pastry arts. Pastry has been her passion since childhood, and Sara is constantly experimenting and trying new techniques. She graduated from SNHU in 2013 with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and taught Culinary Arts for 2 years at Manchester School of Technology before joining the LaBelle Winery team in August 2022. She lives with her husband Anton and two cats.

Jalen LeBlanc, a Nova Scotia native raised in New Hampshire, is a hospitality professional and a dedicated family man, raising twin boys with his fiancée Kylie. Jalen began his restaurant career at 17, working through every front-of-house job to gain experience. In 2020, he managed a nightclub, demonstrating his talent for overseeing operations. After joining LaBelle in 2021, he played a crucial role in the opening of Americus Restaurant. In addition to his professional pursuits, Jalen is a devoted Celtics fan, holding season tickets since 2016. He values the opportunity to teach and train staff, helping them excel and reach their full potential.

Sheila joined LaBelle in May of 2021 while relocating to New Hampshire from the Boston Area. After graduating from UNH with a BA in Communications, Sheila spent ten years in multiple concession roles at Logan Airport including Multi-Unit Restaurant Management. Most recently, she joined us after opening the Burlington location for a Darden Restaurant concept. With years of brand loyalty experience, Sheila brings a unique mix of relationship management, staff influencing and hospitality focus to the LaBelle team.

The 2022 harvest marked Melaney’s 20th harvest in the wine industry. She started making wine at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC in her early 20s and never looked back. Having completed her Winemaking Certificate from UC Davis, she has experience with all aspects of wine making, from harvest to bottle, including the production of grape and fruit wine as well as ciders and meads. Melaney first joined LaBelle in May 2021 and has recently returned as the Senior Assistant Winemaker in February 2022. Melaney is excited to be a part of the LaBelle winemaking leadership team.

Kim joined LaBelle Winery in 2015, shortly after getting married at the Amherst location. With her attention to detail and welcoming personality, Kim is a natural in her role. She guides couples in crafting their ultimate wedding day experience in a stress-free fashion, in addition to leading the sales team as a whole.

Ivana is a graduate of Newbury College in Hospitality and Restaurant Management, and joined LaBelle in July 2022. With years of experience in special events and weddings, Ivana loves helping couples in the first steps of creating their vision. No wedding is the same – every experience is unique, from start to finish!

Suzanne joined the LaBelle team in 2023, and has over 30-years of experience in luxury hospitality and tourism. She’s previously worked for renowned establishments in New York City and Boston. In 2013, she founded Giving Tree Yoga and Earth Method Wellness, which expanded to four centers before closing during the pandemic. Suzanne is driven by her passion for service excellence. Outside work, she cherishes time with family, meditation, and nature.

Michelle, a New Hampshire native, has enjoyed a diverse career in various industries, from banking and finance to hospitality and marketing and a stint in the museum world. She has over 25 years of experience assisting companies of all sizes to thrive and grow. Michelle joined LaBelle in 2012, making her one of the very first team members.

A New Hampshire native, Monica has over 10 years of marketing and graphic design experience. During her time at Saint Anselm College she discovered her love for graphic design and digital art and graduated with a BA in Fine Arts in 2011. Transitioning from the manufacturing industry, Monica is excited to lend her skills to a more customer-focused field. When not designing, she loves spending time with her two dogs and watching true crime documentaries.

Dylan originally arrived at LaBelle Winery as The Links at LaBelle’s Golf Course Assistant Superintendent in December 2021. An ambitious, young professional who strives to give all golfers the best experience, Dylan is a New England native that is settling local roots in New Hampshire. As an avid golfer, he puts himself in the shoes of the player to create an exciting and challenging course for all levels. Prior to joining LaBelle, he began his career in the golf industry at Manchester Country Club.

Chelsea graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in 2019 with her BS degree in Accounting. She joined the LaBelle team in October 2021, bringing her passion for the hospitality industry and ambition to succeed with a growing company. She strives to develop a long-lasting career in finance at LaBelle, and is excited to bring her knowledge and love for numbers to the team. She lives with her husband and 2 cats and is working towards purchasing her first home in New Hampshire.