We pride ourselves on highly capable, super personable staff members – guaranteed to show you the southern hospitality and charm you expect from an establishment like Reunion Ranch. We’re a family-owned venue, and we ensure you and yours will be treated like family during your time with us.
Owner – jay@reunionranch1.com
Born and raised in Austin, I have witnessed a lot of change in the city. Starting the Ranch with my father back in 1986 has proven to be a great life. I focus my attention not only on the total operations here at the Ranch, but also coordinate all Charity Events, Church Groups and Public Events. With over 1,000,000 guests here at the Ranch in the past 31 years, you could say that I party for a living and I wouldn’t change it. Hosting over 5,100 people at one time, we have become really skilled at entertaining large crowds – just ask anyone who has visited!
My wife and I live here on the Ranch, which makes for a nice commute to work. Give me a call – I’m always happy to help.
Head Chef – thechef@reunionranch1.com
Cody Black is a Texas native that was born in raised just south of Austin in the beautiful Hill Country. His Irish-Italian heritage gave him a foundation of respect for the classical culinary technique with an interest in southwestern fusion. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and has spent the last 12 years in the hospitality industry with 8 years of experience in high-volume luxury Hilton Hotels. He is extremely blessed to be able to return to a true country-based lifestyle. He is an avid connoisseur of smoking meats and is an aspiring pit master, who claims his blood type equals a Bourbon BBQ sauce. One of his favorite quotes is from Chef Massimo Bottura, “Not everyone can be a Truffle. Most of us are Potatoes, and a Potato is a very good thing to be.”
Vice President of Sales – chad@reunionranch1.com
Chad Knudsen is the Vice-President of Sales for Reunion Ranch. Chad is responsible for all corporate, school district, team buildings, meetings, banquets, seminars, retreats, and holiday parties. He has been with Reunion Ranch for 9 years and has worked with everyone from local start-ups to many Fortune 500 companies and school districts helping them accomplish their event goals. Chad’s past experience in business management helps him not only relate to our clients concerns for a successful event, it also helps him relay the message that company events like the ranch provides promotes an increase in morale which in turn increases productivity.( and what’s that worth?) Chad attended Southwest Texas State and earned a business management degree. Chad is from Georgetown and still lives here with his wife Kathy and two sons.
Wedding & Social Coordinator – alicia@reunionranch1.com
Born and raised in Central Texas, Alicia Witt has had over 22 years in the customer service industry. She is a graduate of Austin Community College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Not only is Alicia a wedding coordinator, she is a wife and mother of three boys, and runs their family’s two businesses. She has been the Sunday School coordinator for her church for the past three years planning their holiday events and kick off parties.
Alicia is excited to be a part of your special day and wants to make sure your dream wedding becomes a reality. She will be the one to ensure that your day will run smoothly allowing you, and your family, to relax and enjoy this special day.
