Ellie Anest grew up in Nebraska on a working farm. Her father owned and operated a farming operation which included cattle, sugar beets, soybeans, and corn. Her mother was self-taught, and creative in the areas of cooking, gardening, and decor. Her parents’ ability to nurture seeds into valuable crops inspired her to cultivate ideas and bring them to life. At age 20, Ellie moved to San Diego where she attended San Diego State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Accounting. While there, she became involved in philanthropy through the local Greek community, and soon met Carol Vassiliadis. Over time, they cultivated a deep friendship that ultimately led to their partnership and the creation of Eleven Eleven Winery. Before founding Eleven Eleven, Ellie built a broad resume working with Fortune 500 companies and also owned and operated her own business, Anest Financial Solutions. Through the course of her career, Ellie’s entrepreneurial spirit has prevailed. Her years of business experience, combined with strong values of quality and customer service, laid the foundation for the partnership venture of Eleven Eleven Winery.
“My passion is derived from many sources: my love for connecting with people over fine wine, food, music, art, sports and conversation. My values are rooted in family & friendships that last a lifetime.”
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