Meet The Team 

Valkyrie's Kiss Mead founder, Isaac Pruna.

Isaac Pruna

Founder and Head Mazer

A proud United States Army veteran with ten years of service, Isaac channels the discipline, loyalty, and resilience learned in uniform into his craft as founder of Valkyrie’s Kiss Meadery, creating locally sourced meads that honor heritage and community, inspired by Norse legends and the warriors who came before.

Valkyrie's Kiss Mead employee Travon Pearson.

Travon Pearson

Production Lead & Mazer

Tavion runs day-to-day production at Valkyrie’s Kiss, overseeing fermentations, tank transfers, and quality control from honey-to-glass. With 6 years of combined home and commercial brewing experience, he’s the steady hand behind our consistency and clean finishes across every batch.

Valkyrie's Kiss Mead employee Cris Quintero.

Cris Quintero

Events Coordinator & Mazer

Cris is the face of our tastings and markets and a key brewer on the cellar floor. Bringing 7 years of home-and-commercial meadmaking experience, he bridges the gap between the craft and the community planning memorable events while helping create the bold, fruit-forward profiles our fans love.