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.