Advisory Board

ADVISORY BOARD

Anthony Bozzano

Principal/Sales Director
Bozzano & Company

Fintan du Fresne

CEO
WineMerch

Born and raised in New Zealand, Fintan (Fin) du Fresne has been making wine in California since 2001.  His Degree…

Gregory Gonzalez

Director of Agriculture
The Thornhill Company

Gregory Gonzalez is the Director of Agriculture Operations for Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and Carlyle Farming Company. With 15 years…

Alison Laslett

CEO
Santa Barbara Vintners

As the CEO of the Santa Barbara Vintners, Alison Laslett works to promote and protect the Santa Barbara Wine Region.…

Benoît Lecat

Department Head/Professor
Cal Poly/Enology Chair

Benoît LECAT is currently Head of the Wine and Viticulture Department at California Polytechnic State University in the USA. He…

Cynthia Lohr

Co-owner & Chief Brand Officer
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Cynthia Lohr is a strategic marketing, communications, and branding professional with over 35 years of experience delivering measurable results that…

Molly Lonborg

Winemaker
Alta Colina

Molly Lonborg graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a B.S. in Earth Sciences and a concentration…

Nicholas Miller

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President
Miller Family Wine Company

Nicholas is EVP of the Miller Family Wine Company and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.  He represents the companies on…

Maeve Pesquera

Senior Vice President
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers

Maeve Pesquera, is the executive vice president – luxury for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. In her new role, she will…

Joel Peterson

Executive Director
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

An accomplished communications and marketing specialist and true people person, Joel Peterson has spent 20 years marketing wine and beer,…

Tim Snider

President
Fess Parker Winery

Tim Snider is the President of Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos, CA and recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the…

Matt Steel

Director of Central Coast Winemaking
GALLO

Matt Steel brings his extensive knowledge of winemaking and business management experience to his job as Director of Central Coast…

Skylar Stuck

Director of Sales and Operations
Hearst Ranch Winery

Skylar Stuck is a proven expert in winery management, brand development and distribution strategy. A 33-year veteran in the industry,…

Helena Welsh

Executive Director
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association

Helena Welsh is the Executive Director of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association. Her experience as a multi-year wine judge…