A Ventura County native, Kolaan Busbice grew up exploring the hills of Thousand Oaks and California’s Central Coast, developing a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the craft behind great beer. While studying Biology and Ecology in Sonoma County, he discovered a passion for home-brewing and quickly immersed himself in Northern California’s craft beer scene.

After years spent brewing in Sonoma, San Diego, and Los Angeles, Kolaan brings a wide range of experience and inspiration back home to Ventura County. His approach to brewing is rooted in creativity, balance, and a love for hop-forward beers, with influences gathered from breweries and beer communities across California and beyond.

Born and raised in Oxnard, California, Jose Pulido discovered his passion for brewing during a community college chemistry class, where his very first lab assignment involved making beer. That experience sparked a lasting interest in craft brewing and led him to begin homebrewing alongside friends while exploring breweries throughout California.

Today, as Assistant Brewer, Jose continues to grow his craft while learning alongside some of the industry’s most experienced brewers. He enjoys the creativity behind brewing, especially experimenting with different grain and hop varieties to create unique flavor profiles. One of the most rewarding parts of his role at Wagon Wheel Brewing Company has been connecting with the local community and seeing guests enjoy the beers the team works hard to create.

Shawn Noftsier began his culinary career right here in Ventura County, gaining experience across a wide range of kitchens including casual dining, fine dining, banquets, weddings, and special events. His passion for cooking is driven by creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

Known for his love of working with fresh proteins and vegetables, Shawn enjoys experimenting with new flavors, cultural cuisines, and innovative presentations. As part of the team that helped launch The Taproom at Wagon Wheel Brewing Company, he values both the strong sense of community and the creative freedom that allows him to continue evolving his craft.

With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, sales, and customer service, Pandora Kehoe brings extensive knowledge and a passion for creating memorable events. Having grown up working in her family’s pizza restaurants, she developed an early understanding of hospitality, guest experience, and the importance of creating welcoming spaces.

Throughout her career, Pandora has coordinated corporate award events, large-scale school fundraisers, private celebrations, and gatherings at renowned venues including the JW Marriott in Palm Desert and Zaca Mesa Winery. Her background in high-end catering and event coordination allows her to execute every event with creativity, professionalism, and close attention to detail. Whether planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, Pandora is dedicated to creating seamless experiences that bring people together.

Atzimba Pahua is the owner and creative mind behind By The Sea Socials, a Ventura County-based boutique social media agency focused on helping small businesses build authentic connections online. With a passion for storytelling and content creation, she has built her career around blending strategy, creativity, and community-driven marketing.

As a first-time mom and longtime creative, Atzimba brings a personal and approachable style to every brand she works with. She was drawn to Wagon Wheel Brewing Company for its strong local roots and genuine sense of community. From capturing events to creating engaging content that reflects the personality behind the brewery, she loves helping tell the story of the people and experiences that make the taproom unique. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, supporting local businesses, and probably talking about social media a little more than she should.

A fourth-generation hospitality operator, Jamison Roy has spent more than 25 years working in restaurants, brand development, and hospitality leadership. Raised in the family business, he developed a passion for guest experience at an early age while helping grow his family’s restaurant group throughout Southern California.

Jamison’s background includes restaurant operations, sales, marketing, and team development, along with experience representing major wine and spirits brands at Brown-Forman. At the core of his approach is a belief that great hospitality is about creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest who walks through the door. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his two children and playing music.

Danielle Roy specializes in human resources, marketing, business management, community engagement, and project leadership, bringing a strong background in both hospitality and corporate operations. After working in restaurants throughout college and beyond, she built her career in talent development, recruiting, sales leadership, and organizational management, including supporting more than 4,000 employees as an HR Corporate Business Partner.

Passionate about building strong teams and meaningful community connections, Danielle combines operational experience with a people-first approach to leadership and brand growth. She is the host of the Valley Biz Buzz podcast and has been recognized by organizations including the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Los Angeles Times for her work in business and community leadership.

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her two children, singing and performing music, and supporting local businesses throughout the community.