Gary Crowell has been called the 'CEO Whisperer' for good reason. He imparts calm, support, and good judgement in the most challenging situations. Over the past 14 years, Gary has founded eight spirits brands while owning three distilleries and guided six others into market.

The visionary behind Deep Eddy Vodka, he assembled the team that led Austin's craft vodka revolution and followed it up with back-to-back Double Gold medals for his handcrafted vodka (2020, 2021).

As co-founder and managing director of Legal Drinking Agency, Gary provides expert operational and go to market guidance to emerging spirits brands.

Drink of choice: Dirty Martini or Overproof Bourbon
On board with: Shelties, anything on two wheels, Talking Heads
Nope: Bad drivers, music festivals, ramblers

As co-founder and creative director of Legal Drinking Agency, Leigh is a meticulous brand builder who is passionate about converting drinkers into loyal customers. She has worked with over twenty brands across fashion, music, pharma, and spirits providing industry expertise, strategic thinking, and a hustle mentality that prioritizes results.

With over 20-years experience in digital marketing that has taken her from a prestigious Webby Award nomination to producing Pinterest’s first IGTV video, Leigh is a data-driven strategist who never loses sight of a founder’s original vision.

Naturally curious, Leigh is always searching for new cultural references and business strategies to frame launches, campaigns, and events. She thrives in bringing the best creatives together to infuse projects with style, innovation, and cultural relevance.

Drink of choice: Mezcal Sour or Brut Rosé
On board with: A good plan, turquoise, visionaries
Nope: Indecisiveness, the middle seat, agents of chaos