Grant is a dynamic, passionate entrepreneur who has devoted his entire 18-year career to growing wine brands. He has worked in a variety of capacities throughout the industry, ranging from Vineyard Manager to Winemaker, Sales + Marketing, and General Manager. Prior to founding Libby, he was the General Manager overseeing the Wine + Spirits division…

Alex Heckathorn is a senior editor of The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law, the industry’s most comprehensive resource on the distribution and sales of wine across the United States. Alex brings over 20 years’ experience in handling compliance and distribution issues for wineries as one of the principles of Compliance Service of America. This…

Steven Harrison is President & CEO of Zero Link Markets (ZLM). The company operates Vinoshipper and CompleteDTC, e-commerce, compliance, and Customer Relationship Management platforms for the direct sales of beverage alcohol. The businesses enable micro to medium-sized alcohol producers to sell and ship their products directly while connecting closely with customers. With a background in…

Polly Hammond is a well known figure in the world of wine marketing. Speaker, podcaster, advisor, and founder of the award-winning digital marketing agency 5forests, she splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, where she works with some of the world’s largest (and smallest!) wine producers. She’s the host of over 100 podcasts on…

As a Founder of RedChirp, Jennie is obsessed with helping businesses meet consumers’ newly expanded expectations for virtual interactions. Calling and emailing may have been enough before, but now 89% of consumers want to text with businesses. RedChirp makes business texting easy: compliance, web chat, payments, marketing campaigns, club communications, automation, and wine industry-specific integrations…

Born and raised in the Napa Valley and with a 16-year career in wine, Jessica Fillion cut her teeth in the industry as a hospitality and wine education professional. Joining the team at Repris Wines, Pangloss Cellars, and Texture Wines in 2017 as Member Relations Manager, she now serves as their Director of Sales &…

Ed Feuchuk is a marketer and mistake-maker with over 15 years of experience building innovative DTC wine brands. As the General Manager for Farm Collective Napa Valley, Ed has led creative, strategic, and technical initiatives for brands like Tank Garage Winery, James Cole Winery, Regusci Winery, and T-Vine Winery. With a passion for authentic experiences…

Ridge bought what we call the “Home Farm” in 1982. He grew up in suburban Cleveland where — despite the fact that everything came either frozen or wrapped in plastic — he developed a real love for great food, and the land. When he first came to California in 1967, he knew it was where…

Darcen Esau is a wine researcher specializing in consumer behavior, sensory evaluation, and global trends. He is co-founder of Terroir Consulting, one of the largest wine research and development consultancy firms based in Canada that is dedicated to supporting wine producers and regions across the globe. Leading and working with a team of 15 dynamic…

With over a decade of expertise in the wine industry, Justin Erb, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers’ Digital Marketing Director, has led with his passion for crafting impactful digital experiences. Having collaborated with brands of various scales, he possesses a proven track record of cultivating brand loyalty and consistency across the digital ecosystem. Justin is at…