Sales Execs from Agencies, Wineries Join to Promote Washington Wines

A group of industry competitors have united to form the One Voice Council with the mission of growing, promoting, and representing Washington State wine within national on-premise accounts. Grounded in community over competition, the council partners with regional stakeholders to champion the category nationally.

"By uniting as the One Voice Council, we transcend individual competition to champion a collective mission," the Council stated. "This mission leverages our shared expertise and innovative spirit to elevate the entire Washington wine category within the national account channel, proving that when we lead with community, we secure a more prominent and prosperous future for the state's world-class wine industry."  

The Council Members

The One Voice Council brings together top-tier wine industry sales leadership to champion Washington Wine in national accounts. The council includes:

• Agency Leadership: Mark Gmur, CWE (President & Founder) and Charles Butler (VP of Sales) representing The Mark Wine Group.
• Winery Sales Executives: Jenni Backes (Precept Wine and Spirits) and Bryan Williamson (Ste. Michelle Wine Estates).
• National Accounts VPs: Janna Rinker (DeLille Cellars) and Lizi Bull (Terlato Wines).
• Portfolio Management: Denise Van Herpen (O'Neill Vintners & Distillers).