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Ellman Estate Winery promoted Michael Ploetz to general manager. He joined Ellman early this year as estate and sales director, succeeds Justin Vazquez, the winery’s general manager for nearly nine years. Vazquez will continue working with the Ellman family in a brand and creative role while launching a creative

Pulido~Walker names Emily Andrews director of business development, a new position, as the winery prepares to expand estate hospitality under a new state statute that allows qualifying California wineries to host wine tasting and educational experiences at their vineyard sites..

Montanya Rum, a Crested Butte, Colo., women-owned B-Corp Certified Beverage Company, named its advisory committee, comprised of some of the most reputable, globally recognized experts across the wider beverage industry: * Jeff Sarfino, Chairman & CEO, Lanterna Distributors, Inc.  * Jimmy Bruton, Experienced alcoholic beverage leader with over 30 years

Gina Bianco resigned as executive director of the Oregon Wine Board after the board's nine members voted unanimously to accept her resignation. She was named exeucitive director in December 2023. Before that she was executive directors of Rogue Valley Vintners in Southern. Sally Crawford is the interim executive

Brown-Forman Corp. announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process