Tim Laird loves interacting with people and sharing experiences with food and beverage.

Laird is an authority on wines and spirits, as well as a gourmet chef, and a master at entertaining and execution. He makes hundreds of appearances a year on radio and television programs and has appeared on multiple news programs. In his current role as the chief entertaining officer of Brown-Forman, Laird serves as its brand spokesperson.

He also hosts three weekly television shows: "Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs," "Secrets of Louisville Chefs Live," and "Secrets of Resort Chefs." Laird is a featured columnist for Louisville's Food & Dining magazine and is also a published author.

Laird is an active volunteer, serving as a board member for Winston Industries, as an honorary board member for the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, and as a member of the advisory board for APRON, Inc.