Shelter Distilling
OperatingShelter Distilling, Inc.
Food & Beverage · Mammoth Lakes, CA
Shelter Distilling has expanded from its roots in Mammoth Lakes, California, to a multi-location craft distillery with a flagship production facility in Montrose, Colorado. We craft one-of-a-kind spirits, including whiskey, bourbon, gin, agave, canned cocktails, and craft beer. The company has raised $5M in funding and developed strategic distribution partnerships to fuel its growth in the growing craft spirits market.
Financials
FY2023–FY2025 · from SEC filings · hover any figure for its sourceFigures as reported by the issuer in the filing shown on hover. Each year’s pill shows the assurance level of its filed statements — audited, reviewed (CPA review, less than an audit), or unaudited; no pill means the filing didn’t state one. Headcount is the filing’s point-in-time count, not a year-end average. Manually corrected figures are marked “Corrected”.
Valuation over rounds
Post-money = pre-money + amount raised · caps markedA dashed amber step is a SAFE/note valuation cap — a conversion ceiling agreed for that instrument, not a priced valuation of the company. Steps are not comparable across bases.
Fundraising history
Team
9 people
Jason Senior, Co-Founder and Master Distiller at Shelter Distilling, crafts exceptional spirits, beer, and RTD cocktails with precision and artisanal craftsmanship. He drives production efficiency, supports expansion, and champions innovation, sustainability, and local ingredients, ensuring Shelter’s products meet ultra-premium standards.
Karl Anderson, Co-Founder and Director of Finance & Administration at Shelter Distilling, oversees financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning. His hands-on approach extends to branding, product design, and sustainability. A lifelong adventurer, Karl ensures Shelter’s products reflect quality, community, and the spirit of adventure.
Matt Hammer, Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at Shelter Distilling, blends creativity with entrepreneurial drive. A former pro snowboarder and founder of Black Velvet Coffee, Matt now drives Shelter’s brand growth through strategic marketing, product design, and community engagement, ensuring its innovative products embody the spirit of adventure.
Patricia Swenson, CEO, Executive Chairman of Shelter Distilling, drives growth with over 20 years of experience in financial services and leadership. Overseeing strategy, financial planning, and business development, she ensures Shelter’s success while maintaining its adventurous, authentic spirit and commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
Gavin Filarsky, Director of Sales and Retail Operations at Shelter Distilling, oversees retail locations in CA and CO and drives wholesale sales and expansion. Starting in 2017 as a bartender, he now leads initiatives like opening new locations, optimizing operations, and driving revenue growth. An American University graduate, his background as a river guide shaped his leadership and customer-focused approach.
Mr. Neel has over twenty-five years of experience in the mortgage industry. He has a successful background running multiple business lines, from technology startup companies to large national service providers, including Appraisal Management Companies (AMC), Asset Management, Auction, Escrow/Closing Management, Field Services, Legal Services, and National Title Operations. He has been involved in multiple startup businesses and serves on various companies’ executive and/or advisory boards. Mr. Neel was the company's CEO who introduced and patented the first online trading exchange for pricing and locking loans. He then worked for over ten years, running multiple business lines for Fidelity National Financial Financial/Lender Processing Services. He has a history of turning around troubled businesses and experience managing volumes that exceeded a million service transactions per month. He is the Chief Executive of a multistate law firm recognized as a leading service provider.
Peter Derbonne spent his 28 year career in Title Insurance. In 2015 he sold the Title Company he cofounded to Fortress Investment Group. Today he is involved in multiple start-ups, and spends a great deal of his time working with the management helping grow revenue and create operational efficiencies.
Ryan brings over 23 years of retail experience and currently owns and operates Side Door Wine Bar and Cafe in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Previously, he provided consulting expertise in Enterprise Marketing and Price & Promotion Management software, supporting major retailers like Best Buy, The Home Depot, and JCPenney. Ryan led system implementations, delivered product training, and ensured client satisfaction across a wide range of enterprise projects.
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Reg CF annual-report compliance
Filed 1 of 1 annual reports (FY2025)
Reg CF issuers must file a Form C-AR each year until a Rule 202(b) termination trigger is met.
SEC filings
About this data. Figures are compiled from public sources — SEC EDGAR filings (Form C, C-AR, 1-A, 1-K) and funding-platform pages — and may be delayed, incomplete, or restated by the issuer. Financial statements are as reported by the issuer; each year is labeled with its assurance level (audited / reviewed / unaudited). A valuation cap is the conversion ceiling of a SAFE or convertible note, not an agreed company valuation; post-money figures are computed as pre-money plus amount raised and are not a traded price. Crowdonomics is not a broker-dealer, funding portal, or investment adviser; nothing here is investment advice or an offer to sell securities. Verify all figures against the linked EDGAR filings.