TEAM MEMBERS

 

Board of Directors: 2024-2025

Ben Chimes (President)
Our Little Wine Farm Guesthouse

Zach Wheeler (Vice President)
JoieFarm Winery

Nicole Hackworth (Secretary)
Nichol Vineyard

Deb Selwood (Treasurer)
The Village Motel

Eileen Meehan (Director)
Sun β€˜n Sup Paddleboard Shop

Penelope Roche (Director)
Roche Wines

Lauren Selfridge (Director)
Hillside Winery & Bistro

Staff


Admin & Membership Manager Jacquie Carlson
email: hello@discovernaramata.com

Accountant Iain Millar
email: accounting@discovernaramata.com

Marketing & Media Manager Dawn Lennie
email: marketing@discovernaramata.com

 
 
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