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Board of Directors

The Wine Business Institute Board of Directors offers senior industry expertise to guide the Institute's work, expand deep connections with all aspects and regions of the wine industry, and ensure the Institute's long-term sustainability.

Gary Heck
Gary Heck
Board Chairman | President & Owner, Korbel Champagne Cellars
Ron Rubin
Ron Rubin
Board President | Owner, River Road Family Vineyards & Winery
Caroline Coleman Bailey
Caroline Coleman Bailey
Founding Board President
Andre Baladi
Andre Baladi
Managing Director, Rabobank North America Wholesale
Brian Clements
Brian Clements
Vice President/Partner, Turrentine Brokerage
Vicky Farrow
Vicky Farrow
Proprietor and CEO, Amista Vineyards
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Alex Joerger
Board Member | Chief Merchandising Officer, Wine.com
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Allison Jordan
Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Wine Institute
Walt Klenz
Walter Klenz — In Memoriam
Vice Chairman, The Vincraft Group
Michelle Muth
Michelle Muth
CPA, Partner, Moss Adams
Ali Pourghadir
Ali Pourghadir
Senior Vice President, Global Finance at Jackson Family Wines
Ryan Sturdevant
Ryan Sturdevant
CFA, Managing Director, Corporate Lending, American AgCredit