2026 Speakers

Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Jackson Family Wines

Ross Anderson

Ross Anderson is Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) at Jackson Family Wines, where he oversees the company’s DTC channel strategy, including wine-club growth, tasting-room operations, customer-experience activation, and digital retail performance. His role leverages a deep background in wine retail-and-e-commerce to drive consumer engagement and revenue across Jackson Family’s premium portfolio.

With a career spanning across DTC, hospitality, and digital commerce, Ross brings expertise in scaling premium consumer-centric businesses and aligning brand experience with direct-sales growth. Based in St. Helena, California, he works across Jackson Family Wines’ estate network to integrate consumer insights, hospitality innovation and operational best practices to elevate the company’s wine-club and experience portfolio.

DipWSET, MBA, Founder of Culture Wine Co

Peter Andrews

Peter Andrews, DipWSET, MBA is the founder of Culture Wine Co. and a 15-year industry veteran whose career spans wine retail, executive roles in the trade, and teaching for Johnson & Wales, the CIA Greystone, and WSET. He serves on the Program Development Committee for the Unified Grape Symposium and is a former board member of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation.

Peter began his career as a chef, cooking across the U.S. and in Northern Italy, where he first fell in love with wine. After returning home, he completed an MBA with the goal of building a people- and story-driven wine business. That vision led to Culture Wine Co., dedicated to championing bold, soulful wines and the producers behind them.

He is the co-founder of Hella Chenin—the only Chenin Blanc-focused wine festival in the U.S.—and of Small Poppies Wine Collective, an importer group supporting underrepresented regions and small-scale producers. Peter was named a 2025 Wine Industry Leader by Wine Business Monthly.

Chief Wine Critic, The New York Times

Eric Asimov

Eric Asimov is the chief wine critic of The New York Times and the author of “How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto,’’ published by William Morrow, and “Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes From The New York Times,’’ written with recipes by Florence Fabricant and published by Rizzoli.

His column appears in the Food section of The Times. A collection of his columns is included in “The New York Times Book of Wine,’’ published by Sterling Epicure.

He is on social media, @EricAsimov.

Vice President of Communications & Member Relations, Wine Institute

Julie Berge

Julie Berge is Vice President of Communications and Member Relations at Wine Institute, the public policy advocacy organization representing more than 1,000 California wineries and affiliated businesses. In this role, Berge leads strategic communications, member engagement, and narrative development to advance the Wine Institute’s mission of supporting sustainable growth, public policy advocacy, and global competitiveness for California wine producers.

Berge brings more than two decades of experience in communications and advocacy across highly regulated industries. Prior to joining the Wine Institute, she served as Senior Director of Strategic Communications for the Western States Petroleum Association, where she steered messaging around complex policy issues and coalition building. Her career also includes senior communications roles at VSP Vision and leading global communications firm FleishmanHillard, where she worked with food and wine clients to connect producers with consumers and stakeholders through compelling storytelling.

Known for blending collaboration, strategy, and storytelling, Berge focuses on amplifying the narrative of California wine’s economic and cultural impact. Whether the topic is trade, sustainability, consumer trends or regulatory change, her goal is simple: make the message matter and make it move people.

Vineyard Operations Manager & Wine Production, Tablas Creek

Austin Collins

Born in Templeton, CA and raised on the Tablas Creek Estate since 1998, Austin (better known as “Boo”) was practically born in a barrel. The rolling hills of the Adelaide were his stomping grounds until he moved to the North Coast to study Wildlife Sciences and Creative Writing. After being away from his homeland for five years he made the choice to return to assist the family’s business: Bristols Cider.

After deciding that fermentation was his chosen path he was hired as a harvest intern at local winery Linne Calodo. Following that he spent six months in France split between Meursault’s Domaine Matrot and in the Rhone working with the Perrins at Chateau de Beaucastel. Having enough of the French he then spent a vintage working under Helen Masters at Ata Rangi in beautiful Martinborough, New Zealand. After another vintage at Linne Calodo Austin started full time at Tablas Creek in 2019. He can be found mostly in the cellar and occasionally working in the vineyard.

Outside of wine he enjoys long hikes with his wife Taylor, rock climbing, fermenting foods, and of course cider!

Co-Founder, Maison Mirabeau

Stephen Cronk

Stephen Cronk is Co-Founder of Maison Mirabeau, an innovative rosé producer in Provence, France. Combining entrepreneurial expertise with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Stephen and his wife Jeany have transformed a once-degraded 20-hectare estate into a benchmark for regenerative viticulture.

Under his leadership, Maison Mirabeau became the first vineyard in France to earn Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) and proudly holds B Corp status, reflecting its dedication to ethical business practices and climate-positive farming.

Stephen is also the Co-Founder of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, driving industry-wide change through science-led approaches to soil health and ecosystem restoration. His work champions collaboration with growers, transparency in impact reporting, and the integration of regenerative principles into wine business strategy.

Co-Founder, Solminer Wine Co

Anna deLaski

Anna deLaski co-founded Solminer Wine Co. with her husband, David, in 2012. At their 12-acre biodynamic farm in Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley, they grow five acres of primarily Austrian grape varieties—an homage to Anna’s heritage. On their land you can also find olive, apple, and pear trees, native hedgerows as well as sheep, donkeys, chickens, and bees, all integrated into the farm’s ecosystem. Producing just under 2,000 cases annually, Solminer focuses on quality-driven, small-lot wines sold primarily through their Los Olivos tasting room. Anna and David share a core belief that vineyards thrive when the land is treated as a living, interconnected system.

Under Anna’s leadership, Solminer has evolved from organic farming to fully embracing biodynamic and regenerative practices that build soil health and strengthen ecological balance. Today, Solminer serves as a model for how small producers can transition to regenerative systems without compromising craftsmanship or financial sustainability.

Head of Whiny Baby and Emerging Consumer Innovation Consultant at GALLO

Jess Druey

Jess Druey is a trailblazing entrepreneur, tastemaker, and the creative force behind Whiny Baby — the California-sourced wine brand rewriting the rules for a new generation of drinkers. Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, with deep agricultural roots, Jess brings a fresh perspective on the journey from vine to glass. At 22, a simple task — buying wine for a first date — left her overwhelmed and uninspired in the aisle. That moment sparked the idea for Whiny Baby, which she self-launched at 24 with no industry connections. Her bold packaging, interactive design, and authentic storytelling quickly went viral on TikTok, turning Whiny Baby into a movement.

By 26, Jess partnered with the McBride Sisters Wine Company, bringing Whiny Baby into national retailers like Target, Total Wine, and BevMo. Now at 28, Whiny Baby is the only nationally distributed wine brand founded and owned by a Gen Zer — embraced as the gateway wine for a new generation of drinkers. Recognized by Essence Magazine and DTC Newsletter and winner of Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump’s Food Stars, Jess has emerged as one of the youngest leaders shaping the industry.

As Founder & Head of Whiny Baby and Emerging Consumer Innovation Consultant with GALLO, Jess continues her mission to welcome the next generation into wine — blending her agricultural roots with a pulse on emerging winemaking practices, packaging trends, and consumer innovation to make wine approachable, expressive, and fun.

Founder & CEO, WineMech

Fintan du Fresne

Born and raised in New Zealand, Fintan (Fin) du Fresne has been making wine in California since 2001. His Degree in Geology, Postgraduate Degree in Viticulture and Enology and MBA in Wine Business give him a well-rounded academic background.

Originally a viticulturalist, Fin transitioned to winemaking during harvest in 2001 but retains his passion for the viticultural side of the business.

After stints in Martinborough and the Hawkes Bay (NZ), Calera and Adelaida Cellars (California) he was hired as head winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards in 2006. Following the acquisition of Chamisal by the Crimson Wine Group he was promoted to General Manager and Winemaker.

In 2022, Fin transitioned to GM at Phase 2 Cellars, managing 13,000 tons of custom crush.

In 2018, Fin saw a need for winery specific contracting services on the Central Coast and started Winemech. Since 2018, Winemech has grown to serve over 450 wineries between Temecula and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Winemech has service contracts with 4 of the largest winery equipment suppliers and numerous smaller suppliers. To support this rapid growth, Fin moved to managing Winemech full-time in June of 2024.

Fin is a current Vineyard Team Board member and past Board member for the World of Pinot Noir and SLO Coast Wine Collective. Fin is a strong supporter of the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture program, assisting with their commercial wine production and scientific programs for a number of years.

Director of Agriculture Operations for Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Carlyle Farming Company

Gregory Gonzalez

Gregory Gonzalez is the Director of Agriculture Operations for Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Carlyle Farming Company. With 15 years of hands-on experience across California’s Central Coast and Central Valley, Gonzalez brings a wealth of viticultural expertise to his new role. Driven by a vision to not only preserve but also elevate Bien Nacido’s iconic reputation, Gonzalez is committed to bringing fresh ideas and a dedication to quality to continue enhancing the vineyard’s storied success for years to come.

President, Clif Family Winery & Farm

Linzi Gay

Linzi Gay brings over 20 years of experience in wine and specialty food to her role as President of Clif Family Winery & Farm. After graduating with a marketing degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she launched her career in brand management at Clif Bar & Company.

Having grown up in Napa Valley, she returned to her roots in 2004 to learn the wine business working on some of the largest wine brands in the Napa Valley. In 2007, she returned to Clif Family and their recent startup wine and food business. She has spent the last 19 years in a leadership role at the company, transitioning to President in 2022.

Linzi serves on the boards of the Howell Mountain Vintners and Growers Association, St. Helena Chamber of Commerce and Oak Knoll District Growers Association. In 2024, Linzi joined the Napa Valley Vintners Grants Review Committee.

She also dedicates her time to using business as a force for good in the wine industry, guiding Clif Family to become Napa Valley’s third B Corp Certified winery in 2023. Beyond Clif Family, Linzi remains actively involved with organizations advocating for climate action and a healthier planet.

Vineyard & Estate Manager, Presqu’ile Winery

Andrew Heilbrun

Raised in Nebraska with deep ties to family farming, Andrew Heilbrun developed his land stewardship ethos early—shaped by childhood visits to corn and cattle farms and a strong work ethic instilled by his father. After nearly a decade managing vineyards at J. Lohr and working alongside industry mentors like Steve Carter and Jeff Newton, Andrew began farming the Presqu’ile estate in 2018 through Coastal Vineyard Care. He officially joined the Presqu’ile team as Vineyard & Estate Manager in 2023, drawn to the estate’s diversity, long-term vision, and deeply rooted sense of place.

As Vineyard & Estate Manager, Andrew oversees all farming across the property—from the estate vines to the truffle orchard, culinary garden, grazing animals, and avocado groves. He views the entire estate as one living system, designing his approach around biodiversity, seasonal balance, and long-term sustainability. His philosophy blends organic, regenerative, and sustainable practices—prioritizing ecological harmony over strict labels. “Sustainability equals longevity,” he says. “We are part of the ecosystem too.”

Andrew works closely with the winemaking and culinary teams to create alignment across the vineyard, cellar, and kitchen, ensuring that the estate’s output reflects a shared commitment to place and purpose. His favorite season is harvest—“the most demanding, but also the most rewarding”—and he’s currently leading the planting of Presqu’ile’s new vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, a rare opportunity to shape a world-class site from the ground up.

With a deep respect for the precision of Pinot Noir and the expressive transparency of Syrah, Andrew brings both technical rigor and poetic sensibility to his role. When not farming, he can often be found camping, fishing, or sharing a good meal and bottle of wine with family and friends.

Head of Trade Marketing, Hope Family Wines

Whitney Hrdlicka

Whitney Hrdlicka is Head of Trade Marketing at Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, where she leads trade marketing strategy across the winery’s multi-brand portfolio, supporting national and regional sales engagement and market development.

Hrdlicka holds a Bachelor of Science in Experience Industry Management from California Polytechnic State University where she also serves on the Experience Industry Management Advisory Council, contributing industry guidance to students and faculty.

Prior to Hope Family Wines, she built extensive beverage industry experience, including roles in direct-to-consumer and winery marketing operations. She has been a visible advocate for connecting wine marketing with broader hospitality and experiential trends.

Founder & CEO, Community Benchmark

John Keleher

John Keleher is the founder and CEO of Community Benchmark. With a background in software entrepreneurship and consulting—including work with the World Bank—John launched Community Benchmark in 2018 to help wineries turn tasting-room, club, and revenue metrics into actionable insights. He believes the world would be a better place with more wine, is currently obsessed with helping wineries crush their goals, and welcomes all goal oriented conversations.

Managing Editor, WineBusiness Monthly

Erin Kirschenmann

Erin Kirschenmann, DipWSET, is the managing editor for WineBusiness Monthly and has been with the company since 2012. In addition to production responsibilities for the monthly trade magazine, she writes about business, technology, sales and marketing, and also oversees content and programming for WBM’s symposiums. She speaks on wine industry trends at numerous conferences, including the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium and the World Bulk Wine Exhibition, and guest lectures on wine, media and public relations. In 2022, she joined the Napa Valley Wine Academy as a WSET Level 1 and Level 2 instructor. Erin has served as a judge in the international Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition since 2016 and at several regional competitions. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in communications with a journalism emphasis from Sonoma State University. Find her online via her Instagram, @erinakirsch.

Regenerative Consultant Manager of Organic, Regenerative, and Biodynamic Viticulture, Coastal Vineyard Care

Jordan Lonborg

Jordan Lonborg serves as Regenerative Consultant and Manager of Organic, Biodynamic & Regenerative Viticulture for Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (CVCA). In this newly created role he leads the firm’s initiative to scale regenerative viticulture across the California Central Coast, guiding the conversion of vineyards to organic, regenerative, and biodynamic systems, advising on soil-health protocols, cover-crop integration, biodiversity practices and certification pathways.

Jordan began his career at Monterey Pacific Inc. where he assisted in the management of nearly 4,000 vineyard acres, advancing from Viticulture Technician to Pest Control Advisor and Viticulturist.

In 2016 he joined Tablas Creek Vineyard, where he played a key role in piloting the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) program and helped Tablas Creek become the first vineyard globally to earn ROC certification.

Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science in Fruit Science from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo.

Based on the Central Coast of California, Jordan is known for blending traditional viticultural practices with innovative regenerative frameworks—advocating for diverse ecosystems, soil resilience and a vineyard approach that looks beyond yield to long-term ecological health.

Senior Winemaker, Booker Vineyard

Molly Lonborg

Molly Lonborg is a Paso Robles winemaking veteran with a passion for organic farming and deep experience in crafting Rhône-style wines. Molly graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2009 with a B.S. degree in Earth Sciences and a concentration in Wine and Viticulture. After studying geology in New Zealand, she gained wine production skills at two Central Coast wineries. She then joined Halter Ranch in 2011 and rose through the ranks to the position of Associate Winemaker. In late 2019, Molly was named ‘Winemaker of the Month’ by Wine Business Monthly, which affirmed her as a rising star in California winemaking. She took the head winemaker position at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery in 2020, where she honed her talents with Rhône varieties. As Senior Winemaker at Booker Vineyard since the spring of 2025, Molly oversees the daily winemaking operations at this iconic Willow Creek District Estate. Molly lives on a ranch in Paso Robles with her husband, Regenerative Vineyard Consultant Jordan Lonborg; their two children, daughter Alma and son Ziggy; and beloved dog Desmond. Along with wine, Molly enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, live music and growing organic crops.

Founder, The Outlier Initiative

Courtney O’Brien

Courtney O’Brien is a strategic brand leader behind some of the most successful beverage brands in the world. She built Apothic into a $100M+ wine powerhouse, led the U.S. launch and repositioning of Coke Zero into a $1B+ megabrand, and spearheaded Evian’s marketing strategy in one of the most competitive beverage categories.

As founder of The Outlier Initiative, she helps ambitious beverage brands break through the noise, claim their space, and engineer demand – using the same proven strategies that built billion-dollar brands, without the Fortune 500 budget.

General Manager, Thacher Winery & Vineyard

Tony Quealy

Fourteen years ago, I transitioned from a career as a golf professional in Southern California and moved my family to Paso Robles to pursue my dream of working in the wine industry. My journey began at Halter Ranch Vineyard, where I served as Tasting Room Manager and Wine Club Manager. In these roles, I helped establish Halter Ranch as a leading brand in Paso Robles while gaining hands-on experience across winery, vineyard, and wholesale operations.

After seven and a half years, I sought new opportunities for growth and, in 2018, joined Thacher Winery & Vineyard as General Manager. In this role, I oversee all sales channels and daily operations, while continuing to expand my knowledge alongside our winemaking team.

In addition to my professional work, I am deeply committed to advancing education and awareness within the Paso Robles wine community. For more than 11 years, I have volunteered with the Rhone Rangers organization in various capacities, serving as its National President from 2020 to 2022. I continue to serve on the Board of Directors, supporting the organization’s mission to promote and educate about Rhône varietals.

Marketing & Brand Manager, Aaron Wines

Justin Rapolas

Justin Rapolas leads marketing and branding at Aaron Wines, a 23+ year old winery located in Tin City, Paso Robles. With nearly a decade of experience in the wine industry, Justin focuses on utilizing innovative strategies to personalize the consumer experience across all channels. His work combines data-driven insight with authentic storytelling to bring the winery’s personality to life at every point of communication—from email and digital marketing to events and in-person experiences. At Aaron Wines, he helps ensure every interaction feels intentional, connected, and true to the winery’s long-standing Central Coast roots.

Senior Vice President of Marketing, The Duckhorn Portfolio

Shilah Salmon

Shilah Salmon is Senior Vice President of Marketing at TheDuckhorn Portfolio, overseeing the luxury brands including Duckhorn Vineyards, Goldeneye, Calera and Kosta Browne. With 14 years of prior leadership roles at Jackson Family Wines, a global wine company head quartered in Sonoma County and nearly 20 years total in the wine industry, her career spans domestic and international marketing roles—including managing a 40-winery portfolio in 60 countries for Constellation Brands and serving as Global Brand Manager for Robert Mondavi Winery.

At Jackson Family Wines she oversaw brand strategy, creative development, the research and insights department and trade marketing across their luxury to everyday wine portfolio focused on La Crema and Kendall-Jackson, and in the past on such luxury wineries as Brewer-Clifton, Siduri, Cardinale, Lokoya & Freemark Abbey in Napa Valley. Her academic credentials include undergraduate work in Psychology and Women’s Studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a business program at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She has completed wine studies at UC Davis and the Wine& Spirits Education Trust Advanced Certification program.

Consultant & Proprietor, AS Consulting & Pezzato

Andrea Savaiano

Andrea Savaiano transforms data into revenue growth for premium wineries. As strategic wine industry consultant with 15+ years of experience, she specializes in optimizing direct-to-consumer programs, building data infrastructure, and identifying profitable growth opportunities.

At DuMOL Winery, Andrea grew DTC revenue 45% in three years as Director of Marketing and DTC through strategic channel optimization and customer acquisition. At Kosta Browne Winery, she streamlined their industry-leading allocated wine program while maintaining 100% sell-through and played a key role in the Duckhorn acquisition integration.

Andrea brings a unique data-driven perspective from her tech industry background, where she built sales analytics functions at Sunrun and The Climate Corporation. She also produces wine under her own label, Pezzato, giving her hands-on experience with the operational challenges wineries face daily.

A Willamette Valley native with a B.A. in Economics from Whitman College, Andrea lives in Napa with her husband Michael and their two sons.

Sr. Director of Grower & Community Relations, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Molly Scott

Molly has successfully built her career in wine while driving the development of JUSTIN’s vineyards and premium wine brand. When she first joined the team in 2011, her role was specialized in research trials and certifying JUSTIN’s vineyards as sustainable. Fourteen years later, she is honored to be JUSTIN’s Sr. Director of Grower & Community Relations, overseeing all grape sourcing for JUSTIN in addition to the Company’s other brands: Landmark and Lewis. As an integral piece of JUSTIN’s winemaking team, she has established relationships within the wine industry which are incredibly special to her and the winery. Molly also steers the wine brand’s philanthropic efforts, giving back to the community where our employees live and work. Overseeing the Wines Community Grants program in three wine country regions (Paso Robles, Sonoma and Napa) supporting local non-profits and schools. Serving on the Board for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (8 years), Board Director for California Assoc. of Winegrape Growers (4 years), Board Chair for the Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Department (2 years) and volunteering her time towards fundraising for scholarships for children of vineyard workers, her favorite time of the day is spent catching up with her two young boys and husband playing in their backyard in Templeton.

Executive Vice President - Winegrowing, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers

Kryss Speegle MW

Kryss Speegle MW is the Executive Vice President of Winegrowing at O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, one of California’s fastest-growing wine producers and a leader in sustainability.

With over a decade at O’Neill, Kryss oversees all aspects of grape sourcing, vineyard operations, and winemaking, while also leading the company’s business-to-business sales division. As a member of the executive leadership team, she plays an instrumental role in shaping the company’s strategic direction.

Prior to her tenure at O’Neill, Kryss held various winemaking roles across Northern California. She also teaches, mentors young professionals, and is passionate about building knowledge and inspiring future talent in the wine industry.

Kryss earned her BA in History from the University of Virginia and MS in Food Science/Enology from the University of California, Davis. She holds a Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and is a member of the Institute of Masters of Wine.

Journalist, Muse by Clios

Terry L. Stanley

Terry L. Stanley (T.L. Stanley) is a Los Angeles–based journalist whose work appears in Muse by Clios, following a long tenure as a senior editor at Adweek. She covers consumer trends, brand innovation, beverage, plant-based/natural foods and cannabis categories, as well as much of the creative work shaping modern marketing.

Her reporting has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Mashable, and AdAge. As a speaker and moderator, she offers clear, incisive insights on culture, storytelling, and the evolving relationship between brands and consumers.

Assistant Winemaker, Hope Family Wines

Samantha Taylor

Samantha C. Taylor is the Assistant Winemaker at Hope Family Wines. A native of Lodi wine country, she holds a degree in Wine Business from California Polytechnic State University.

Taylor joined Hope Family Wines in 2010 and has progressed through hands-on cellar roles spanning harvest operations, fermentation management, and production execution. In her current position, she supports day-to-day winemaking and cellar operations across the Hope Family Wines portfolio, working closely with the winemaking team to deliver consistency, quality, and scale within a multi-brand production environment.

With more than a decade of practical cellar experience, Taylor brings an operations-driven perspective on California winemaking, production logistics, and the realities of managing growth in a modern winery setting.

Director of Sales, Margerum Wine Company

Brooks Van Wingerden

Raised in Santa Barbara, Brooks graduated from UCLA where she studied sociology and communications. While there, she worked for Sports Illustrated handling sales and marketing programs as well as market research for prominent advertisers.

Upon graduation, Brooks worked at UBS Financial Services where she managed client relations and marketing programs for a high-net-worth wealth management team. After finishing her Certified Financial Planning degree at UCSB, she realized she wished to follow her passion for wine.

Since joining Margerum Wine Company in 2010, she has used her financial background to quantify sales goals, manage national sales strategy, forecasting, and market growth across on-and-off-premise channels. With extensive experience building high-performing sales teams and cultivating long-term distributor and trade relationships, Brooks plays a key role in expanding Margerum’s presence while preserving its focus on terroir-driven, artisan winemaking. She brings a practical, market-focused perspective to wine education, bridging the gap between vineyard, cellar, and consumer.

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Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Jackson Family Wines

Ross Anderson

DipWSET, MBA, Founder of Culture Wine Co

Peter Andrews

Chief Wine Critic, The New York Times

Eric Asimov

Vice President of Communications & Member Relations, Wine Institute

Julie Berge

Vineyard Operations Manager & Wine Production, Tablas Creek

Austin Collins

Co-Founder, Maison Mirabeau

Stephen Cronk

Co-Founder, Solminer Wine Co

Anna deLaski

Head of Whiny Baby and Emerging Consumer Innovation Consultant at GALLO

Jess Druey

Founder & CEO, WineMech

Fintan du Fresne

Director of Agriculture Operations for Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Carlyle Farming Company

Gregory Gonzalez

President, Clif Family Winery & Farm

Linzi Gay

Vineyard & Estate Manager, Presqu’ile Winery

Andrew Heilbrun

Head of Trade Marketing, Hope Family Wines

Whitney Hrdlicka

Founder & CEO, Community Benchmark

John Keleher

Managing Editor, WineBusiness Monthly

Erin Kirschenmann

Regenerative Consultant Manager of Organic, Regenerative, and Biodynamic Viticulture, Coastal Vineyard Care

Jordan Lonborg

Senior Winemaker, Booker Vineyard

Molly Lonborg

Founder, The Outlier Initiative

Courtney O’Brien

General Manager, Thacher Winery & Vineyard

Tony Quealy

Marketing & Brand Manager, Aaron Wines

Justin Rapolas

Senior Vice President of Marketing, The Duckhorn Portfolio

Shilah Salmon

Consultant & Proprietor, AS Consulting & Pezzato

Andrea Savaiano

Sr. Director of Grower & Community Relations, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Molly Scott

Executive Vice President - Winegrowing, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers

Kryss Speegle MW

Journalist, Muse by Clios

Terry L. Stanley

Assistant Winemaker, Hope Family Wines

Samantha Taylor

Director of Sales, Margerum Wine Company

Brooks Van Wingerden