Committees & Task Forces

The Oregon Wine Board is indebted to the dozens of community members who volunteer on committees to help plan and produce programming that benefits the entire Oregon wine industry. If you are interested in learning more about a committee or are interested in committee service, contact the relevant OWB manager.

Finance Committee

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

Chair: Justin King, Treasurer
Vice Chair: Donna Morris, Board Chair
Management Lead: Marie Chambers

Viticulture & Enology Research Committee

The Viticulture & Enology Research Committee consolidates near‐term industry input on viticulture and enology research priorities; reviews and recommends applications for funding; and evaluates project progress. Read more about the expectations and requirements of V&E Research Committee service.

Chair: Jason Tosch
Co-Vice Chairs: David Beck and John Pratt
Management Lead: Jess Willey

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*Steering Committee Member

Education Committee

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

Chair: Eugenia Keegan
Vice Chair: Bertony Faustin
Management Lead: Bree Stock

Symposium Viticulture Track Lead: Leigh Bartholomew
Symposium Enology Track Lead: Anthony King
Symposium Business Track Lead: Carrie Kalscheuer

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Strategic Marketing & Communications Committee

The Strategic Marketing & Communications Committee consolidates industry input on strategic programs and priorities.

Chair: Donna Morris
Vice Chair: Barbara Steele
Management Lead: Jess Willey

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International Marketing Committee

The International Marketing Committee consolidates industry input on strategic programs and priorities.

Chair: Bob Morus
Vice Chair: Steve Thomson
Management Lead: Marie Chambers

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Information Sharing Task Force (ISTF)

The ISTF creates and facilitates awareness, adoption and engagement of opportunities, activities, key trends and developments in the Oregon wine community through active communications.

Management Lead: Sally Murdoch

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