MARTIN RAY - Key Persons
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- Regional Sales Manager New England
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- Director of National Accounts Regional Sales Manager West
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- Marketing Communications Manager
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- Director of Global Exports Regional Sales Manager Northwest
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- Regional Sales Manager Southeast
Keith Emerson's diverse winemaking is a testament to his love of wine and a deep understanding of the regions he sources from. After earning a degree from UC Davis in 1999, he spent a year working for Cakebread Cellars, a stalwart winery in the heart of Napa Valley and continued to grow his experience by making wine at historic Gundlach Bundschu. Upon returning from a stint in New Zealand, he joined the team at prestigious Vineyard 29 in 2005 as Director of Winemaking, being led and mentored by Phillip Melka, and assumed the role of Vice President, Winemaking & Viticulture in 2018. From the beginning of his now 20+ year career in wine, he has worked alongside top growers, founded Emerson Brown, Sonria and At Large Wines, and consulted for several notable wineries, making wine in Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon. With his detailed approach to winemaking and infinite wisdom of each vineyard, he has honed his craft, turning out top-rated wines each and every vintage. Joining Martin Ray in 2013, he has been integral, acting as a key set of eyes and ears, keeping our finger on the pulse of Napa Valley.
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- Regional Sales Manager Southwest
Leslie Mead Renaud's path to becoming a winemaker is far from boring. A diving instructor in Hawaii after High School, she began hooting for spotted owls in the forest service after earning a BA in Natural Resources at U of M. Her career took a sharp turn when she realized her interests aligned with the balance of the wine industry: a combination of science and art. She gained experience working in wineries all over Northern California, including Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Leslie ultimately seeks terroir driven wines that are vibrant and always balanced.
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- Vice President of Sales Western Region
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- Regional Sales Manager Northeast, Mid - Atlantic
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- Vice President of Sales Central Region