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  • Wine Road – Northern Sonoma County
    Board of Directors – May 2022
    10 winery representatives, 3 lodging representatives

    PRESIDENT

    Lillian Fechter – Francis Ford Coppola Winery – Senior Manager, DTC and Hospitality
    Lillian is the Senior Manager for DTC and Hospitality at Francis Ford Coppola Winery and has been with The Family Coppola for 8 years. During her tenure, she has been focused on the branding and growth of the DTC business in a variety of roles, including managing the Tasting Room, Guest Services, wine clubs, and trade relations. UC Santa Barbara graduate with a degree in Film and Media returned to Northern California to pursue a career in the wine industry.  She is a current Board Member and past Executive Committee Chair for the Young Professionals Network of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, and as a member of the Healdsburg Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
    Email: lillian.fechter @ francisfordcoppolawinery.com

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Devin Ruddick – Hook and Ladder Vineyards and Winery – Tasting Room Manager &  Donations & Events Manager
    I have spent the last 10 years honing my hospitality skills as part of the Hook and Ladder team. I excel in a group atmosphere and relish the opportunity to strategize and problem solve with others. I would like to be a part of the Wine Road Board to further connect with other members while giving a voice for ideas, triumphs and challenges wineries face.
    Email: devin @ hookandladderwinery.com

    SECRETARY

    Helen Sharrocks – Balletto Vineyards & Winery, Director of Special Projects
    Email: helen @ ballettovineyards.com

    TREASURER

    Katie Ambrosi – Wilson Artisan Wines – Director of Marketing
    Email:  katie @ wilsonartisanwines.com

    EXECUTIVE BOARD LODGING REPRESENTATIVE

    Dan Christensen – Owner, Geyserville Inn
    Email: Dan @ geyservilleinn.com

    WINERY REPRESENTATIVES

    Helen Sharrocks – Balletto Vineyards & Winery, Director of Special Projects
    Email: helen @ ballettovineyards.com

    Teri Rolleri – Merriam Vineyards – Director of Hospitality
    Email: teri @ merriamvineyeards.com

    Oded Shakked – Longboard Vineyards – Owner/Winemaker
    Email: oded @ longboardvineyards.com

    Jack Seifrick – Cast Wines, owner
    Email: jseifrick @ gmail.com

    Harry Wetzel – Alexander Valley Vineyards, Head of Operations, Family Partner
    Email: H2W4 @ avvwine.com

    Lucas Meeker – The Meeker Vineyard, Winemaker
    Email: lucas @ meekerwine.com

    LODGING REPRESENTATIVES

    Aaron Krug – Best Western Dry Creek Inn – owner
    Email: aaron @ drycreekinn.com

    Brooke Ross – Hotel Trio, Director of Sales & Marketing
    Email: Brooke.Ross @ aimhosp.com

    ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

    Executive Director – Beth Costa  beth @ wineroad.com
    Event Manager – Debbie Osborn  debbie @ wineroad.com
    Member Liaison – Liana Gaffney  liana @ wineroad.com