BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Emily Fergestrom is the owner and co-founder of Fortuity Cellars, a Yakima Valley winery known for its dedication to crafting high-quality, limited-production wines that reflect the unique terroir of the
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Dr Wade Wolfe Thurston Wolfe Winery Thurston Wolfe is a small family winery owned by Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman, specializing in unique red & white table and dessert wines.
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Lisa Lawrence is the owner of Gård Vintners and Lawrence Vineyards together with her husband Josh, and co-owner of Desert Wind Winery with the Merkel family. Her primary focus is
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Marty is Managing Winemaker and Co-Owner of L’Ecole N° 41 with his wife Megan and children, Riley and Rebecca.  Marty assumed the operation of the winery from Megan’s parents, Jean
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Kristina brings both education and practical skills to her position as co-owner and and head winemaker at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. A graduate of UC-Davis with a degree in Fermentation
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Tom is Associate General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of Government Affairs for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Since joining Ste. Michelle and the Washington wine industry in 2011, Tom
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Nicole is the Director of Operations and Winemaker for RM Wineries in Quincy and Mattawa, Washington. RM Wineries  

Teresa Spellman Gamble is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and advocate with a deep commitment to community impact. After a decades-long leadership career at the University of Washington focused on healthcare,
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