SOLSTICE SIP - Key Persons
Amanda Raff: The daughter of Jim McAlexander (the inspiration behind Solstice Sip), Mandy has supported Solstice Sip from the beginning. She brings over 15 years of wine industry experience to the Board and she worked for E & J Gallo Winery from 2008 through 2024. She is an active supporting member of the Alzheimer's Association.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Brandon Paxton, Secretary/Treasurer: Brandon is one of our Solstice Sip Founders. He spent 20 years with Clackamas Fire serving the local community and brings years of experience with non-profit and charitable events. He is an active father of three, real estate investor and owner of First Due Wellness.
Kristen Santos: Her love of people and passion for togetherness make Kristen a valuable member of the board. With a personal connection to the cause, Kristen is committed to the ongoing success of Solstice Sip as one of our event coordinators. She also works with our community's youth as a Speech Pathologist.
Pascale, Tristen, Lindsay, Brandon, Mandy, Kristen and Whitney at Solstice Sip 2023 (from left).
Job Titles:
- President of the Board of Directors
Lindsay Paxton, President: One of the Founders of Solstice Sip, Lindsay is passionate about bringing the community together to support well-deserving causes. She is a mother of three, Account Executive at Hologic Breast and Skeletal Heath, and a native to the Northwest. Lindsay also worked in the wine industry for a couple of years post college, which helped to inspire our annual winetasting event.
Pascale King: Tumwater Vineyard has been a sponsor of Solstice Sip from the beginning and the event location sponsor since 2022. Pascale is the mother of two and oversees the events and all of the activities as the Manager of the Tumwater Vineyard and Barrel Room.
Tristen Hunt: As passionate as she is energetic, Tristen brings a sense of urgency and level of detail that is needed to elevate the impact of Solstice Sip. She was thrilled to get more involved with the organization that she has supported from the beginning and now oversees our corporate sponsorship program. Tristen is active in the community and supports families purchasing their homes in her work as a Loan Officer with Vantage Mortgage Group.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Board of Directors
Whitney Govert, Vice President: Our "unofficial co-chair" from the beginning, Whitney was the first to commit to the foundational Solstice Sip event in 2019. Whitney brings years of experience in the wine industry and currently works as the Director of Hospitality at the Carlton Winemakers Studio. She also has a personal connection to the cause.