About the OWB

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The Oregon Wine Board is a semi-independent state agency established in Oregon statute. The Oregon Wine Board manages marketing, research, and education initiatives that support and advance Oregon’s statewide wine and wine grape industry.

Vision
We envision a sustainable Oregon wine industry that is globally recognized for its leadership, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence.

Mission
Empower and unite Oregon’s wine community through marketing, research, and education for the advancement of our world-class wines.

Strategic Plan

The 2025-2030 OWB strategic plan defines the shared vision, mission, values, and equity framework. These elements provide strategic clarity for the Oregon Wine Board and the Oregon wine community overall.

The OWB will focus on four strategic pillars that align with our imperatives of supporting the Oregon wine industry through marketing, research and education.

1. Marketing that Breaks Through: Elevate Oregon wine globally through a strong brand, high-impact campaigns, and engagement across trade and consumer audiences.

2. Research and Education that Empowers: Equipping Oregon’s wine industry with insights, data, and knowledge to navigate market trends and implement forwardthinking business strategies.

3. Communication that Connects: Deliver clear, credible messaging that informs, engages, and influences across audiences and channels.

4. Operational Excellence that Delivers: Continuously improve our service to the industry, focusing on flexibility, transparency and operational efficiency.

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Board Members

Cristina Gonzales, Vice Chair

Gonzales Wine Company Second Term Expires: 12/31/2027 Cristina Gonzales is the granddaughter of migrant farm workers from Texas, [...]

Adam Ramirez, Treasurer

International Marketing & Export Committee Chair Coventry Vale Winery First Term Expires: 12/31/2026 Adam Ramirez, originally [...]

Andy Steinman

Partner and CFO of Walter Scott Wines First Term Expires: 12/31/2028 Andy Steinman is a Partner and CFO of Walter Scott Wines in [...]

Ben Casteel

Bethel Heights, Co-Owner First Term Expires: 12/31/2028 Ben grew up at Bethel Heights, son of co-founders Terry Casteel and [...]

Greg Jones, Chair Emeritus

Research Committee Chair Abacela Winery Second Term Expires: 12/31/2027 Greg is a world-renowned atmospheric scientist and wine [...]

Robert Moshier

Industry Partnership Committee Co-Chair NW Wine Company First Term Expires: 12/31/2027 Robert Moshier is the CEO of NW Wine [...]

Austin Kraemer

Education Committee Chair Kraemer Farms Vineyard First Term Expires: 12/31/2026 Austin Kraemer is a 4th generation farmer from [...]

Dionne Irvine

Marketing Committee Chair Irvine & Roberts Vineyards First Term Expires: 12/31/2028 Dionne Irvine is a co-founder of Irvine [...]

Tiquette Bramlett, Board Chair

Founder of Henderson Ave Wines and Founder/CEO Our Legacy Harvested Second Term Expires: 12/31/2027 Tiquette Bramlett is the [...]

Management Team

Gina Bianco

Executive Director [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to the OWB team in support of [...]

Sally Crawford

Chief Financial Officer [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Accounting and Financial Reporting State Government [...]

Carissa Cook

Marketing and Insights Director [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Set strategy, direction and oversee the [...]

Stacey Kohler

Executive Assistant [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Board liaison Manage Board meetings Co-manage workflow for [...]

Jess Willey

Research and Education Director [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Set strategy, direction and oversee the execution [...]

Margaret Bray

Key Consultant – International Marketing & Export [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Plan, facilitate and [...]

Benjamin Engel

Manager of Public Relations [email protected] Primary Responsibilities: Develop, manage and execute the Oregon Wine brand PR and [...]

Committees

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee will elevate Brand Oregon through unified strategies, tactics, and programming aligned with OWB’s [...]

International Marketing & Export Committee

The International Marketing Committee consolidates industry input on strategic programs and priorities. Chair: Adam Ramirez Vice [...]

Industry Partnership Committee (IPC)

The primary purpose of the Industry Partnership Committee (IPC) is to provide a structured feedback loop between the Oregon Wine [...]

Education Committee

The Education Committee advises and participates in development of an annual education calendar centered on the Oregon Wine [...]

Viticulture & Enology Research Committee

The Viticulture & Enology Research Committee consolidates near‐term industry input on viticulture and enology research [...]

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee provides oversight on financial practices and procedures, previews Board reports and advises prior to [...]

Budget & Financials

Oregon Wine Board’s financial year runs July 1 – June 30. As a semi-independent state agency, OWB is required to hold public meetings during budget development for input from the industry. A recommended budget is presented to the Finance Committee and then to the Board of Directors. All budgets are voted on and approved by the Board of Directors. By April 1, the board approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year is submitted to the Executive Director of Business Oregon for the State’s approval. The budget may be updated during the fiscal year with the Board’s approval.

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Annual Report

The Oregon Wine Board firmly believes that a rising tide lifts all boats. In its unique statewide position, the Oregon Wine Board is a critical partner to the Oregon wine industry, working to raise the tide by cultivating an environment in which our grapes and wines are coveted, winegrowers and producers are well-equipped to compete, all people are treated with equal respect, and all are buoyed by our industry’s collective success.

Together we will build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive OWB, within which all employees, stakeholders, and residents feel that they belong.

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Board Meetings

Board meetings are open to the public. Meeting notices will be posted at least 48 hours in advance, and agendas will be posted once the Executive Committee approves.

If you have questions or comments for the Oregon Wine Board or wish to suggest an agenda item for an upcoming meeting, please submit them to [email protected] at least two weeks before a posted meeting date. Time permitting, and at the discretion of the Chair, the Board may consider questions it has received.

Please contact Stacey Kohler for additional information or to let us know if you are attending an upcoming Oregon Wine Board meeting in person so we can be prepared to welcome you.

Upcoming Meetings & Past Minutes