Wine Road – Northern Sonoma County
Board of Directors – May 2022
10 winery representatives, 3 lodging representatives
PRESIDENT
Lillian Fechter – Francis Ford Coppola Winery – Senior Manager, DTC and Hospitality
Lillian is the Senior Manager for DTC and Hospitality at Francis Ford Coppola Winery and has been with The Family Coppola for 8 years. During her tenure, she has been focused on the branding and growth of the DTC business in a variety of roles, including managing the Tasting Room, Guest Services, wine clubs, and trade relations. UC Santa Barbara graduate with a degree in Film and Media returned to Northern California to pursue a career in the wine industry. She is a current Board Member and past Executive Committee Chair for the Young Professionals Network of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, and as a member of the Healdsburg Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
Email: lillian.fechter @ francisfordcoppolawinery.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Devin Ruddick – Hook and Ladder Vineyards and Winery – Tasting Room Manager & Donations & Events Manager
I have spent the last 10 years honing my hospitality skills as part of the Hook and Ladder team. I excel in a group atmosphere and relish the opportunity to strategize and problem solve with others. I would like to be a part of the Wine Road Board to further connect with other members while giving a voice for ideas, triumphs and challenges wineries face.
Email: devin @ hookandladderwinery.com
SECRETARY
Helen Sharrocks – Balletto Vineyards & Winery, Director of Special Projects
Email: helen @ ballettovineyards.com
TREASURER
Katie Ambrosi – Wilson Artisan Wines – Director of Marketing
Email: katie @ wilsonartisanwines.com
EXECUTIVE BOARD LODGING REPRESENTATIVE
Dan Christensen – Owner, Geyserville Inn
Email: Dan @ geyservilleinn.com
WINERY REPRESENTATIVES
Helen Sharrocks – Balletto Vineyards & Winery, Director of Special Projects
Email: helen @ ballettovineyards.com
Teri Rolleri – Merriam Vineyards – Director of Hospitality
Email: teri @ merriamvineyeards.com
Oded Shakked – Longboard Vineyards – Owner/Winemaker
Email: oded @ longboardvineyards.com
Jack Seifrick – Cast Wines, owner
Email: jseifrick @ gmail.com
Harry Wetzel – Alexander Valley Vineyards, Head of Operations, Family Partner
Email: H2W4 @ avvwine.com
Lucas Meeker – The Meeker Vineyard, Winemaker
Email: lucas @ meekerwine.com
LODGING REPRESENTATIVES
Aaron Krug – Best Western Dry Creek Inn – owner
Email: aaron @ drycreekinn.com
Brooke Ross – Hotel Trio, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: Brooke.Ross @ aimhosp.com
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director – Beth Costa beth @ wineroad.com
Event Manager – Debbie Osborn debbie @ wineroad.com
Member Liaison – Liana Gaffney liana @ wineroad.com