Meet The Team
This is the story of our team.
Here at California Custom Cellars, we share a passionate love for wine that drives us to do what we do best: build and design custom wine cellars.
Our passion drives us to create the perfect wine cellar for each and every one of our clients. Whether you’re a collector with a few hundred bottles or you want to store your entire vintage collection, we can create a wine cellar that is perfect for you.
It's our mission to help you create the perfect wine cellar that will showcase your wine collection and allow you to enjoy it to the fullest. We're proud of our reputation as one of the leading custom wine cellar builders in California, and we're committed to continuing our tradition of excellence.
When you work with us, you can be sure that you're getting quality craftsmanship, professional service, and a finished product that will exceed your expectations.

Our Amazing Team

Chris Swain
CEO / President

Anthony Medina
Lead Project Manager
Anthony Medina recently joined the California Custom Cellars family after spending years in the professional sales workforce. He grew up in central California and moved to San Diego immediately after high school. He found his passion in music and sports at an early age, and loves to play golf whenever he can find time to hit the links.
Playing piano and learning new instruments is one of many ways he loves to expand his talents, continue to build muscle memory, and keep the creative juices flowing.
Anthony has spent the last year sharpening his design and project management skills in the wine cellar industry and is on the precipice of seeing his first few projects go from original concept to final completion. He’s got a natural kick for communication, clear expectations, and customer service.
Anthony now resides in San Clemente just a stone’s throw away from the pier and downtown. If he and his wife are not in the kitchen cooking, they are out and about soaking up some fun!
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Craig Kurth
RMO & VP
Craig grew up in Orange County and with a love for building started a construction company in 1981 specializing in interior construction of light commercial and commercial projects, It was in the boom times of South County growth. Consisting of restaurant remodels, shopping mall spaces, and office tenant improvements, he and his crews kept busy.
Later work included involvement with larger projects, such as college libraries and many elementary, middle and high schools in the Los Angeles area.
Additionally, Craig founded and managed a residential property management company in 2015, serving the needs of property owners and residents in the LA / OC area.
Craig and his wife Susie enjoy traveling, hiking at the beach, cooking and time with their family.
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Mahgol Ahannavard
Project Assistant
Originally from Tehran, where she was inspired by the city's rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes, Mahgol moved to Orange County, California, to pursue her education and career. She studied architecture, driven by a love for creativity and the satisfaction of completing projects. This passion led her to further her education with an MBA, merging her architectural expertise with business acumen.
Mahgol is a problem solver with a consistent, detail-oriented approach. She looks forward to leveraging her unique skill set and contributing to the success of projects, ensuring they are executed with the highest standards of quality and precision.
She enjoys the scenic beauty of California's beaches, finding inspiration and relaxation by the ocean. She also loves discovering new cozy spots to chat and unwind.
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Shane Roberson
Project Assistant
Born and raised in South Orange County, Shane played baseball competitively, traveling across the country. In high school, he became a two-sport athlete, excelling in football and baseball. Shane continued his pursuit of football in college.
After college, Shane decided to follow in his father's and brothers' footsteps in the construction industry, where he could still be part of a team.
Throughout his years in sports, Shane served as captain of his football teams for six years, demonstrating strong leadership abilities. This experience translates to his work, where he takes the lead in the process of installing a wine cellar.
Shane is also known for being very vocal and personable with everyone he interacts with, forming strong relationships. He brings a bright and vibrant personality that allows him to connect with anyone, which is crucial for his job. Through the connections he builds with customers, he ensures the best possible product for them.