Jeff Bitter is a life-long resident of California. Born into a family vineyard operation, Jeff has always had a passion…
NIGERIA COLE
Sonoma State University
Nigeria Cole is a former educator who shifted career paths when she relocated to Northern California from Atlanta to transition…
ALICIA CRONBACH
Attorney/Founder
Cronbach Law Group PC
Working in the wine industry for over 20 years, Alicia has held general counsel positions at Treasury Wine Estates and…
CLAIRE HOBDAY
CEO
Bright, Inc.
Claire Hobday earned her BA in Law and Music from Keele University in the UK, gained her Chartered Accountant qualification…
JANET LLAMAS
Chief Financial Officer
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Janet Llamas is the Chief Financial Officer at Napa Valley-based Cliff Lede Vineyards. In her role, she oversees all financial…
ALLISON LUVERA
Co-Founder and CEO
Juliet Wine
Allison Luvera is an award-winning entrepreneur and brand marketing leader who is best known as the Co-Founder & CEO of…
RODRIGO MATURANA
President of Marketing
Bonterra Organic Estates
As the President of Marketing at Bonterra Organic Estates, Rodrigo Maturana is a firm believer in the profound global impact…
PAM NOVAK
Marketing and Business Solutions Consultant
Portfolio Innovations
Pam Novak leads Portfolio Innovations, where she provides strategic leadership in brand development and growth initiatives. With over 25 years…
MAEVE PESQUERA
Executive Vice President, Luxury
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers
Maeve Pesquera, is the executive vice president – luxury for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. In her new role, she will…
EMILY PORTER
Sonoma State University
Emily Porter has been working in the wine industry for over 20 years and currently works with Sonoma State University…
TOM STEFFANCI
President
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Tom Steffanci brings more than 26 years of industry experience in general management, strategy, sales, marketing, distributor management and financial…
KRISTIN TAYLOR
Founder & CEO
Mom Juice, KT Winery
Kristin Taylor is the Founder and CEO of KT Winery, which is shifting the wine culture and community. Kristin currently…
KALEIGH THERIAULT
Director of Thought Leadership
NIQ Beverage Alcohol Vertical
Kaleigh has 9 years of NIQ experience and considerable background working with clients in multiple categories. She has been involved…
CLARICE TURNER
Independent Board Director
Delicato Family Wines
Clarice Turner serves as a Board Director for Delicato Family Wines, the 5th largest wine company in the U.S., and…
DANA SEXTON VIVIER
CFO
Far Niente Family of Wineries and Vineyards
Dana has been in the wine business for nearly 20 years, mostly in an investment management capacity. She is currently…
CALLUM WILLIAMS
Senior Economics Writer
The Economist
Callum Williams is Senior Economics Writer at The Economist, an author and a speaker on economics, politics and global trends. As…
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