Most recently, he served as Gallo’s managing director for the central region, overseeing a 60-person team responsible for driving share and revenue growth for the region. Reardon joins Breakthru Beverage Group from one of the company’s largest supplier partners, E. (Press release) John Reardon named executive vice president of Breakthru Pennsylvania In his new role, McCeney will work closely with founder and winemaker James Hall this season before fully taking over the role in 2024 when Hall transitions to winemaker emeritus. Most recently, he spent the past four years making wine for Lewis Cellars in Napa Valley. He has also worked several harvests in regions around the world, including Burgundy, Hawke’s Bay, and Barossa Valley. McCeney previously worked for Patz & Hall in Sonoma as an assistant winemaker from 2012 to 2013. (Press release) James McCeney appointed winemaker for Patz & Hall He will also manage partnerships with other Willamette Valley growers to source grapes. In his new role, Wesson will oversee all of the brands’ estate vineyards, which are all certified biodynamic. Most recently, he served as the viticulturist for Willamette Valley Vineyards, where he oversaw over 500 acres of vineyards. Wesson has more than 15 years of experience in vineyard management and consulting, specifically around biodynamic and organic farming.

(Press release) Clay Wesson appointed head of viticulture for Montinore Estate and Landlines Estates In his new role, Fantham will be responsible for leading the commercial strategy and sales plan for the consumer goods portfolio across all channels and brands. As CCO for Trinchero, Fantham played a pivotal role in establishing and implementing the e-commerce strategy and sales-enabled digital platforms. (Press release) Tom Fantham named chief commercial officer for O’Neill Vintners & Distillersįantham joins O’Neill Vintners & Distillers after spending 25 years at Trinchero Family Estates. In her new role, Bordes will help lead winemaker Joe Nielsen with all aspects of wine production, including vineyard, cellar, and lab work. (Press release) Rachel Bordes promoted to assistant winemaker at Ram’s Gate Wineryīordes, who joined Ram’s Gate in 2020 as a harvest intern, is promoted from enologist to assistant winemaker. In her new role, Kelley will lead the WSWC by focusing on marketing, communications, special events, and viticulture and enology research. Most recently, she served as the senior director of public relations and corporate communications. Gallo Winery, where she held roles in sales, marketing, and public relations. Kelley joins the Washington State Wine Commission after more than 25 years with E. Kristina Kelley named executive director of the Washington State Wine Commission

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