The Original Taste
Executive Council 70 brings decades of experience hosting the Valley’s premier food & wine event benefiting over 100 children’s charities each year. Presented by Executive Council Charities, this year’s event at the Scottsdale Civic Center promises to bring the delicious food and libations of events past with elevated experiences for all.
Combining the Valley’s best restaurants, world class wine, premium cocktails, and entertainment in an exclusive new and improved setting that you won’t want to miss. This is not your average taste – this is The Original Taste.
Must be 21 or over to attend.
WHO BENEFITS
Executive Council Charities is an Arizona 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support local youth-based charities and programs that have significant impact helping kids overcome adversity and reach their full potential as caring, productive and responsible citizens. Executive Council Charities supported more than 100 charities this past year, distributing more than $2.8 million! Benefiting charities include Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, UMOM New Day Centers, Salt River Community Children’s Foundation, Child Crisis Arizona and many more.
Taste Chairman
|
Year |
Chairman |
Assistant Chairman |
|---|---|---|
|
2026 |
David Brown |
Kevin Sherrill |
|
2025 |
Michael Basham Jr |
David Brown |
|
2024 |
Connor McClain |
Michael Basham Jr |
|
2023 |
Kyle Jennings |
Connor McClain |
|
2022 |
Cory Shepard |
Kyle Jennings |
|
2021 |
Armand Slason |
Cory Shepard |
|
2020 |
Sam Louis |
Armand Slason |
|
2019 |
Brent Mallonee |
Ted Liles |
|
2018 |
Regan Amato |
Michael DeNitto |
|
2017 |
Jared Langenhuizen |
Regan Amato |
|
2016 |
Scott Boardman |
Jared Langenhuizen |
|
2015 |
John Richter |
Scott Boardman |
|
2014 |
Tim Chester |
John Richter |
|
2013 |
Trent Smith |
Tim Chester |
|
2012 |
David Lodwick |
Trent Smith |
|
2011 |
Dane Fernandes |
David Lodwick |
|
2010 |
Noel Powell |
Dane Fernandes |
|
2009 |
Bill Borders |
Noel Powell |
|
2008 |
Greg Miller |
Bill Borders |
|
2007 |
Steve Wiggins |
Greg Miller |
|
2006 |
Tim Jones |
Steve Wiggins |
|
2005 |
Tim Fitzgerald |
Tim Jones |
|
2004 |
Ken Reynolds |
Tim Fitzgerald |
|
2003 |
Chris Ulrich |
Ken Reynolds |
|
2002 |
George Jackson |
Cale Clayton |
|
2001 |
George Jackson |
Cale Clayton |
|
2000 |
Stein Koss |
Joe Binsfeld |
|
1998-1999 |
Patrick McGinley |
Greg Pafford |
|
1996-1997 |
Jeff Scott |
Steve Mardian |
|
1994-1995 |
Steve Norris |
Scot Benefiel |
|
1993 |
Tom Burger |
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|
1984 – 1992 |
Gregg Cebulski |
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