Kelly Josephson
In a year full of change, Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) held its virtual Annual General Meeting this morning on September 1, 2021, welcoming a new board of directors.
Nine voting WGBC Directors represent all British Columbia wineries. Newly elected or re-elected members of the Board of Directors are:
- Josh Stewart Vice-Chair, Arterra Wines Canada
- Samantha Collins, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, Mark Anthony Group
- Paul Sawler, Dirty Laundry Vineyard
- Erin Korpisto, Stag’s Hollow Winery
Continuing their directorships are, newly appointed Chair, Christa-Lee McWatters of TIME Winery and Five Vines Cellars, Charlie Baessler of Corcelettes Estate Winery, Greg Berti of Andrew Peller, Leo Gebert of St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Winery and Dapinder Gill of Kismet Estate Winery.
BC Grapegrowers’ Association representative Felix Egerer and WGBC President & CEO Miles Prodan continue as ex officio non-voting members.
“This year was certainly one of the most extraordinary years that we have endured, and we appreciate the time commitment and dedication of our volunteer Board of Directors and committee members throughout,” notes Prodan. “The innovation, collaboration, and resiliency we have seen across the industry has been truly exceptional.
"We look forward to working with our new Board members and continuing Board members to evolve and adapt to our new reality and work together to achieve lasting and meaningful results for the continued success of the BC wine industry.”
WGBC continues to utilize the Wine BC 2030 Long-Term Strategic Plan as a visionary roadmap in developing its annual operational plan objectives to implement Wine BC 2030 recommendations central to the future growth, vitality and profitability of the BC wine industry.
WGBC would like to thank outgoing Chair Erik Fisher (Monte Creek Ranch Winery) for his contributions to the Board during his term, and wish all of BC wine country a fruitful harvest season.
Kelly Josephson, Communications Manager, Wine Growers British Columbia, winebc.com