At Total Environment, we love creating rich, colourful and vibrant experiences that evoke emotions and touch the heart. We draw our inspiration from nature, the earth, arts and crafts and our deep-rooted cultural heritage
Diana Hernandez
Head Brewer
Diana Hernandez brings nearly a decade of brewing experience to Windmills Craftworks. Originally from El Paso, her brewing career took her to Austin before bringing her to Dallas.
With a degree in Agricultural Biology, Diana blends fermentation science with creative experimentation to craft beers that celebrate her roots and bring people together.
An award-winning brewer and member of the Pink Boots Society, she hopes to inspire more women and underrepresented communities to pursue careers in brewing.
Arianna Carter
General Manager
Arianna Carter brings more than 13 years of hospitality experience to Windmills Craftworks, spanning restaurants, casinos, entertainment venues and private events. Her career includes leadership roles with Station Casinos and The Venetian in Las Vegas.
As General Manager, she oversees daily operations, team development and guest experience, drawing on her background in VIP hospitality, beverage operations and large-scale events.
Known for her energetic, hands-on approach, Arianna is passionate about developing people and creating memorable experiences that keep guests coming back.
Christy Hansen
Marketing Director
Christy Hansen leads marketing and creative strategy for Total Environment USA, overseeing Windmills Craftworks and Tapestry. Her background spans advertising, hospitality and residential marketing, with experience at The Richards Group and Leo Burnett.
She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University and brings a people focused perspective to brand storytelling.
Through content, campaigns and events, Christy helps connect audiences with the music, food, architecture and experiences that make each destination distinctive.
Chef Suresh Venkataramana
Culinary Director
Chef Suresh Venkataramana brings almost 30 years of culinary experience across India and abroad to Total Environment Hospitality. His career includes a decade in the UK, where he trained under Michelin-starred chefs and refined his approach to food and kitchen leadership.
As Culinary Director, he guides menu development and culinary standards across Windmills Craftworks, Oota and new hospitality concepts.
With a focus on seasonality, responsible sourcing and thoughtful cooking, Chef Suresh creates menus that reflect each concept’s identity and feel personal on every plate.
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Kira Goidel
Music Programming Director
Kira Goidel is an arts programming professional and vocalist originally from New York, now based in Texas. With a Bachelor of Music from Purchase College Conservatory and a Master of Music from the University of North Texas, she brings deep experience both onstage and behind the scenes. Kira has led and arranged for her own ensembles, programmed performances for venues like Birdland Jazz Club, Sundance Square, and AT&T Performing Arts Center, and developed educational content for JazzVoice.com. She’s also worked with Green Door Artists to support jazz musicians. Kira is thrilled to join the team at Windmills in The Colony, TX, and looks forward to contributing to the continued growth of the arts in the community.