Discover the Founders behind Short Creek Spirits
Short Creek Spirits began when Caleb Cawley, Raymond Hammon, and Charles Hammon combined three different strengths around one shared idea: that Colorado City could become home to an exceptional distillery, hospitality destination, and spirits company. Each founder helped turn that idea into something real. Their contributions are different, but complementary—capital and entrepreneurial confidence, hands-on spirit development, strategic vision, design, and business building. Short Creek Spirits exists because no one partner could have created it alone.
Caleb Cawley — Founding Partner. Caleb brought the resources, entrepreneurial experience, and conviction needed to move Short Creek Spirits from an ambitious idea into a functioning business. His commitment provided the physical and financial foundation from which the distillery could be built. Caleb continues to bring a long-term ownership perspective, a belief in people, and a focus on creating something durable rather than temporary.
Raymond Hammon — Founding Partner | Distilling and Product Development. Raymond brings curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on craftsmanship to the production floor. He has played a central role in developing Short Creek's spirits, operating the distillery, evaluating ingredients and processes, and continually testing how each product can be improved. His willingness to experiment helps Short Creek evolve while remaining grounded in the fundamentals of quality spirit-making.
Charles Hammon — Founding Partner | Strategy and Business Development. Charles helped shape the original vision for Short Creek Spirits, design the facility, and connect the distillery to the broader opportunities surrounding Colorado City and the high-desert region. He leads much of the company's strategic planning, brand direction, business development, hospitality partnerships, and long-term growth work. His focus is building Short Creek into a profitable and lasting spirits platform while protecting the authenticity of the place and the brand.
