“The Senior Executive Committee was formed 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,” said Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO, Women of the Vine & Spirits. “We have great appreciation for the leading women and men who have graciously extended their time and expertise to support the common goals of our organization.”
Members of the Senior Executive Committee include:
- Annette Alvarez-Peters, Asst. Vice President/GMM – Beverage Alcohol, Costco Wholesale;
- Maureen Brekka, SVP Global Strategy Director, Portfolio & Brands, Brown-Forman;
- Mel Dick, President, Wine Division & Senior Vice President, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits;
- Renata Franzia Price, Founding Family Member & National Account Manager, Bronco Wine Company;
- Stephanie Gallo, Chief Marketing Officer, E. & J. Gallo Winery;
- Alison Gavin, Vice President, Total Talent, Diversity & Enterprise Development, Pernod Ricard USA;
- Dan Heller, Executive Vice President, Sales, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates;
- Jan Jones Blackhurst, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility, Caesars Entertainment;
- Vanessa Kay, Executive Vice President, Brands & Chief Marketing Officer, Moët Hennessy USA;
- Kristina Kelley, Senior Director Corporate PR & Media Relations, E. & J. Gallo Winery;
- Maggie Lapcewich, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Communications, Breakthru Beverage Group;
- Kari Leitch, Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates;
- Cynthia Lohr, Co-Owner, Trade & Brand Advocate, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines;
- Lorraine Luke, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources, Republic National Distributing Company;
- Steve Slater, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Wine Division, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits;
- Barkley J. Stuart, Executive Vice President, Director, Government Affairs, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits; and
- Arleen Wallen, Controller, Bronco Wine Company.