(Press release) Rocky Wirtz, a principal founder of Breakthru Beverage Group, has died As head winemaker for Odette Estate Winery, Haugen will be responsible for overseeing all of the daily winemaking operations for the Odette and Adaptation labels. His winemaking career began in 2012 with a harvest at Stonestreet in Sonoma County, which was followed by experiences in New Zealand, Australia, and the Willamette Valley. Over the years, he was promoted to enologist, assistant winemaker, and now head winemaker.

Haugen joined Odette Estate Winery in 2015 as a cellar master. (Press release) Andrew Haugen named head winemaker for Odette Estate Winery In his new position, Gaeta will be responsible for leading all brand marketing and DTC efforts for Chimney Rock, Rutherford Hill, Sanford, and Klipsun. Most recently, he served as the senior director of marketing and DTC at Miller Wine Company and Bien Nacido Estate. Gaeta has over 10 years of experience working in marketing and brand management in the beverage alcohol industry.

(Press release) Tommy Gaeta appointed VP of marketing and DTC for Terlato’s Family Estates portfolio In his new role, Manzo will be responsible for finance, accounting, legal, and IT and will report to Dean Ferrell, Winebow’s president and CEO. In 2016, he was promoted to VP of import business operations and in 2018, he was promoted again to SVP of finance and strategy. Manzo first joined Winebow in 2012 as the director of strategic development and financial analysis. (Press release) Michael Manzo promoted to EVP and CFO of Winebow During the month of August, Breakthru will match every donation to AAAV’s Wine Entrepreneur Grant program, up to $10,000. In celebration of National Black Business Month, AAAV is also partnering with Breakthru Beverage Group on a matching grant. As part of the leadership team, Lampley will use her skills to grow the organization, particularly in terms of fundraising and building partnerships that will help AAAV members thrive. Lampley joins the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) with 11 years of experience in the wine industry. (Press release) Chrishon Lampley named VP of the Association of African American Vintners wine consumer buying habits and attitudes. As the new president, Thach will oversee the organization’s mission to provide comprehensive market research on U.S. She will succeed current WMC president Dale Stratton, who served in the role for three and a half years. Over the course of her career, she has gained standout wine credentials and research expertise, and has developed an extensive wine industry network. Thach joins the Wine Market Council (WMC) with over 20 years of industry experience. Liz Thach, MW, named president of Wine Market Council

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