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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 director.

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Jim Trezise Stepping Down As WineAmerica's President

Jim Trezise Stepping Down As WineAmerica's President

Jim Trezise is stepping down as president of WineAmerica. His leadership and advocacy have helped shape WineAmerica into the national voice for wineries across the country. Executive Director Michael Kaiser, a 20-year veteran of WineAmerica, will lead the organization’s strategic priorities and day-to-day operations, including government

Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to Retire

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

Michael Silacci to Retire as Winemaker at Opus One After 2026 Harvest

Silacci’s 25‑year tenure has greatly shaped Opus One, the winery said in announcing his planned retirement. Brought on as the Director of Viticulture and Enology in 2001, he was appointed as the winery’s sole winemaker in 2003 where he assumed responsibility for all aspects of vineyard management

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