Cathy moved to Vail in June of 1977. Cathy started as a server at Sweet Basil in October of 1990. After schooling in accounting and computer courses, she took on the job of Office Manager in October of 1994.

Cathy or Mama, as she is affectionately called, lives with her husband, Kevin, and has two grown children. Major Taylor, a 2008 USAFA graduate, currently flies the F-16 for the Air National Guard for the state of South Carolina. He is married to Kate, and the father to beautiful children, Caroline and Grant.  

Travis, who a graduate of Galvanize in Denver, designs apps for industrial companies. Travis is also engaged to the beautiful Alex and is planning a wedding soon. Both of Cathy’s sons’ first jobs were for the Sweet Basil Family. In November of 2012, Cathy acquired the position of Business Administrator for Mountain Standard as well. Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard would be lost without their matriarch, Mama keeps everyone and everything organized and performing effectively and efficiently.  

For fun Cathy practices yoga, hikes, snowshoes, skis and loves spending time with her family and friends.