WOMEN OF THE VINE & SPIRITS COMMITTEES

The following committees have been established as a means to collaborate as a community with understanding and strategic thinking to elevate the commitment we make to our membership and our industry. We have great appreciation for the following members who have graciously extended their time and expertise to support the goals of the following committees.   

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Sarah Bettman, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Constellation Brands

Heather Cox, President, Certify My Company

Ingrid Hobbs, D&I Champion, William Grant & Sons

Erika Hopkins, Director, Culture & Corporate Social Responsibility, Republic National Distributing Company

Julie Kinch, Founder, JK Leadership Advisors

Marbet Lewis, Partner, Alcohol Beverage Group, Spiritus Law

Margo Miltenberger, VP, Controller, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Lauren Mutti, VP, Labor & Employment Counsel, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Meredith Nelson, Brand Manager, Marketing, Pernod Ricard USA

Clarice Turner, President, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Hillary Wirtz, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Breakthru Beverage Group

Foundation Committee

Hannah Becker, Associate Attorney, GRAY | ROBINSON

Jennifer Chapin, Sales Director, Control & Northeast, Branca USA

Béatrice Cointreau, President & CEO, byBC Wines

Renata Franzia Price, National Chain Manager, Bronco Wine Company

Jennifer Friedrichs, PA & DE State Market Manager, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

Cindy Haas, VP, External Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Rachel Harris, VP, On-Premise, Beam Suntory

Natalie Henderson, Principal, Corporate Communications & PR, E. & J. Gallo Winery

Maggie Henriquez, President & CEO, Krug Maison de Champagne

Julie Kinch, Founder, JK Leadership Advisors

Dr. Kathryn LaTour, Associate Professor, Wine Services Marketing, Cornell University

Rhonda Motil, VP, Marketing, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Francie Purnell, Corporate Director, Retirement Plans, Scholarships & Foundations, Republic National Distributing Co.

David Rudman, Executive Director- USA, Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Stacey Townsend, Director, Sales Training & Education - Spirits, Constellation Brands

Judy Viera, VP, Human Resources, Breakthru Beverage Group

Cindy Woodman, National Brand Manager, Shaw Ross International Imports

Global Symposium Content Committee

Jan Barnes, Principal, Jan Barnes Consulting, LLC

Elizabeth DeConti, Shareholder, GRAY | ROBINSON

Rachael Ellas, Consultant, Ellas & Associates, LLC

Michelle Mittelstaedt, Director of Business Development, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Susan Kostrzewa, Executive Editor, Wine Enthusiast Media

Lyn Nguyen, CEO, Liquid Analytics

Juleca Oei, Senior Manager, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Jill Potter, VP, Supplier Business Development, Republic National Distributing Company

Christina Rivera-Glenn, Director of Sales & Hospitality, DAOU Vineyards & Winery