Board of Directors and Staff
LCWC Board of Directors
The Lake County Winegrape Commission Board of Directors is made up of seven winegrape grower members, who are elected by eligible Lake County winegrape growers, and one public member. Board Members serve two-year terms. The Commission officers of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer are elected by the Commission each year. The LCWC Board of Directors invites your comments and suggestions.
| Chair | Broc Zoller, Zoller Vineyards |
| Vice Chair | Bruce Merrilees, Castilleja Farms LLC |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Bonnie Sears, Beckstoffer Vineyards XVI |
| Directors | Keith Brandt, Bella Vista Farming Company Pete Dodson, Savings Bank of Mendocino County (Public Member) Cameron Mauritson, L&L Vineyards Bill Oldham, Oldham Vineyards Jonathan Walters, Brassfield Estate |
LCWC Committee Chairs |
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| Finance | Bonnie Sears, Beckstoffer Vineyards XVI |
| Marketing | Bill Oldham, Oldham Vineyards |
| Research & Education | Broc Zoller, Zoller Vineyards |
| Community/Industry Relations | Bruce Merrilees, Castilleja Farms LLC |
The Lake County Winegrape Commission carries out its work with a small dedicated staff and cadre of expert consultants who collaborate to implement marketing and educational programs, events, and activities to support Lake County winegrowers.
LCWC Staff
| President | Debra Sommerfield |
| Marketing & Events Coordinator | Megan Hoberg |
LCWC Consultants
| Marketing Consultant | John Hyde, 26*Brix |
Calendar of Events
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| Sauvignon Blanc Experience Virtual Tasting 5:00 pm Sauvignon Blanc Experience Virtual Tasting May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm  Experience Lake County Sauvignon Blanc from the comfort of your home during this virtual tasting. Sauvignon Blanc is Lake County’s flagship varietal – it grows beautifully in the region’s abundant sunshine and clean mountain air.[...] | ||||||
| LCWC Executive Committee Meeting 2:30 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see agenda) May 19 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee, May 19, 2020 LCWC Board Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Board Meeting @ Video Conference (see agenda) May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Board Meeting, May 19, 2020 | ||||||
