Who & What -- Wine Institute's Bobby Koch to Retire Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, Wine Institute President/CEO (Courtesy Wine Institute)
Who & What -- 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
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