Santa Rosa, CA (July 22, 2025) – Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and Sonoma County Vintners Basis (SCVF) right now introduced that Government Director Michael Haney will step down in September 2025, marking the shut of a extremely impactful period of management and a transformative chapter within the group’s historical past.
SCV shall be led and supported by its Board, together with SCV Board President, Prema Kerollis, Common Supervisor of Three Sticks Vineyard; and Alexandra O’Gorman, SCVF President, Vice President of Group Relations for Foley Household Wines and Spirits, till a brand new government director is recognized.
“Michael has at all times led with dedication and coronary heart,” remarked SCV Board President Prema Kerollis. “His ardour, relationships, and deep look after SCV, SCVF, and the Sonoma County wine group have left a long-lasting mark. We’re deeply grateful for his super contributions and want him the perfect in his subsequent chapter.”
Over practically eleven years main SCV and SCVF, Haney guided each organizations by means of intervals of development and transformation, whereas responding to ongoing challenges associated to recurring wildfires and industry-wide shifts triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beneath his management, SCV strengthened its mission to help member wineries by means of better political advocacy efforts, advertising and marketing initiatives, ongoing academic packages, and elevated worldwide visibility of Sonoma County wines. As well as, Haney guided SCVF’s expanded philanthropic attain throughout Sonoma County, collaborating with over 400 nonprofit organizations to help residents in want.
“It has been one of many nice honors of my lifetime to serve my SCV household together with our wonderful vintner group. Working alongside my unimaginable workforce, passionate vintners, growers, {industry} companions, elected leaders and nonprofits has been a real privilege. Whereas I’m stepping away from this position, I’m excited to discover new alternatives and discovering new methods to help the wine group,” mentioned Haney.
About Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners is the main voice of Sonoma County wine, devoted to elevating consciousness of Sonoma County as one of many world’s premier wine areas. Sonoma County Vintners represents over 250 wineries all through the county. The group actively promotes Sonoma County by means of academic programming; advocates for its members at native, state and federal ranges; and contributes to the native communities by means of our Sonoma County Vintners Basis. Sonoma County Wine Public sale, its annual fundraiser, advantages nonprofit organizations all through the area. To be taught extra about Sonoma County Vintners, go to SonomaWine.com.
About Sonoma County Vintners Basis
Sonoma County Vintners Basis offers help to the area people by means of philanthropy and charitable giving. Sonoma County Vintners Basis (SCVF) is an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit group based in 1988. Its function is to persistently help native nonprofit organizations that tackle points inside the Sonoma County group. SCVF cultivates a vibrant and various Sonoma County by elevating lives by means of charitable occasions and philanthropic giving. Fundraising efforts have a direct impression within the areas of schooling & literacy, well being & human providers, the setting and humanities & tradition. With SCVF’s many initiatives together with the Emergency Reduction Fund, the group is ready to impression all wants, starting from the rapid to the long run. Be taught extra at sonomawine.com/basis.
