Megan Currie

In her 8 years in DTC wine sales, Megan Currie has overseen every stage of the sales funnel, from email marketing to tasting room to inventory and sales operations. In her current role as Executive Director of Membership and Fulfillment for Heitz Cellar, Stony Hill, Ink Grade, Burgess, Haynes, and Trailside, she oversees wine club…

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Caine Thompson

Caine Thompson, Head of Sustainability at O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, has cemented his industry leadership in sustainable winegrowing and operations throughout his wine industry career. Since joining O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in 2020, he has led the company to the forefront of regenerative organic innovation and global sustainability networking. For more than 15 years, Caine…

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Susan Owen

Susan J Owen fell in love with wine 15 years ago while living in Valparaiso, Chile near Casablanca Valley. It was there that her passion for combining travel and all things wine began. Today, Susan is the Sr. Director of Sales at G3 Enterprises leading a team of wine & spirits packaging experts across North…

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Bryce Young

By day, I’m the Agent Crush, VP of Growth at Wine Spies, optimizing the customer experience from, “Hmm, that looks good”, to full-blown wine fanatic. I’m newish to the wine world, having started in 2023, but I bring 20+ years of marketing and e-commerce experience to the table—because selling great wine online is both an…

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Alisha Zaveri

Alisha is the Digital Director at top agency Colangelo & Partners, where she leads her team in developing cutting-edge digital strategies for wine and spirits clients, boosting e-commerce sales and creating buzz through influencer collaborations. Her career includes work with big names like Quaker Oats, Dannon Yogurt, and renowned chefs such as Guy Fieri and…

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Alder Yarrow

San Francisco Magazine has called Alder Yarrow “The Wine World’s Brightest Cyberstar” and he is widely accepted as a pioneer of wine blogging. He has been publishing Vinography.Com daily since 2004 and was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2013. In addition to writing for outlets as diverse as the World of Fine Wine…

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Karen Wetzel

My love of wine and enthusiasm to teach others inspired me to pursue a career in the Wine Industry. I have been fortunate to have built a life-long career doing what I love most. And now, as a wine industry career coach, I am helping others join the industry as well. As an experienced Wine Educator…

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Liz Thach

Dr. Liz Thach, MW is the President of Wine Market Council, a non-profit firm that provides research on U.S. wine consumer purchasing habits, attitudes and trends.  She also works as a Professor, Wine Writer and Consultant based in Napa and Sonoma, California. She is an award-winning author and educator, specializing in wine business strategy, marketing,…

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Jordan Rudy

Jordan Rudy has spent over 20 years in the wine industry, focusing on sales, marketing, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) growth. He began his career working at wineries, where he developed a strong foundation in consumer engagement and personalized sales. Seeking a broader perspective, he spent several years managing wholesale accounts in Sonoma County before shifting his…

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