THE SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION BRINGS TOGETHER OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS ACROSS SONOMA COUNTY.
Named one of the top charitable wine auctions by Wine Spectator, the Sonoma County Wine Auction brings wine superstars, local celebrity chefs and honored guests together to invest in our community.
MEET THE SONOMA
COUNTY VINTNERS
Sonoma County Vintners is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. Sonoma County Vintners represents over 200 wineries throughout the county. We actively promote Sonoma County through our educational programming; advocate for our vintners at local, state and federal levels; and contribute to our local communities through our charitable foundation, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, our annual fundraiser, has raised over $30 million benefiting non-profit organizations throughout the region. To learn more about Sonoma County Vintners, visit sonomawine.com.
Executive Committee |
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| Russell Joy, President, Patz & Hall Winery of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates |
| Mark Malpiede, Vice President, Williams Selyem Winery |
| Anna Keller, Secretary/Treasurer, Keller Estate |
| Clay Mauritson, President, Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, Mauritson Family Wines |
Board Members |
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| Carmen Castaldi, Marketing Committee Chair, Rodney Strong Vineyards |
| Stuart Bryan, Pride Mountain Vineyards |
| Richard Idell*, Idell Family Vineyards & The Idell Firm, A.P.C. |
| Dr. Ray Johnson*, Sonoma State University |
| Dan Kosta, AldenAlli |
| Jennifer Leitman, The Family Coppola |
| Mike Martini, Taft Street Winery |
| Chris Munsell, Gallo Family Wines |
| David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars |
| Bettina Sichel, Laurel Glen Vineyard |
| Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard |
| *Community Seat |
2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction Steering Committee |
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| Christopher Jackson, Jackson Family Wines – Honorary Chair |
| Gina Gallo, E. & J. Gallo Winery – Honorary Chair |
| Ariel Jackson, Jackson Family Wines |
| Megan Cline, Cline Family Cellars |
| Joe Foppoli, Christopher Creek Winery |
| Lon Gallagher, E. & J. Gallo Winery |
| George F. Hamel, Jr., Hamel Family Wines |
| Dan Kosta, AldenAlli |
| Mark Malpiede, Williams Selyem |
| Clay Mauritson, Mauritson Family Wines |
| J Mullineaux, Community Foundation Sonoma County |
| Chris Strieter, Senses Wines |
| Kristin Thwaites, Francis Ford Coppola Winery |
| Marcy Carriker Smothers |
| Dustin Valette, Valette Healdsburg |
The Sonoma County
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Executive Director
Michael Haney |
Director of Membership & International Programs
Jesslyn Jackson |
| Auction Managing Director
Dana Macaulay |
Systems Director
Stephen Lockert |
| Ancillary Events Producer
Amber Behrens |
Director of Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Leah Malfatti |
| Director of Marketing & Communications
Barbara Cox |
Creative and Social Media Manager
Jenni Meyer |
| Auction Producer
Ann-Marie Curran |
Business Operations Manager
Anna Ming |
| Winery & Donor Development Manager
Julia Conover |
Director of Events
Vanessa Renée |
| Director of Finance & Business Operations
Karl Grimm |
Hospitality Manager
Rachelle Hirsch |
| Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Thompson |
Events Assistant
Alina Goodrum |
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