Willamette Valley Vineyards begins search for new CEO; Bernau to remain President and Chair

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

James Bernau will step down as CEO once a successor is found; he will remain President and Chair.
Company cites rapidly changing wine market and need for additional leadership and sales staff.
Bernau, 71, states he needs to share the rigorous market travel required after more than 40 years.
Winery has grown to over 260,000 cases annual production and 1,000+ acres of estate vineyards.
Resumes for the CEO position should be sent to VP of HR Brittany Galego.

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James Bernau

Chief Executive Officer

WVVI · WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

Filed: January 6, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

James Bernau, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to discontinue as Chief Executive Officer once a new Chief Executive Officer is appointed

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

James Bernau changed role as Chief Executive Officer at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

Action: discontinue
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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James Bernau, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to discontinue as Chief Executive Officer once a new Chief Executive Officer is appointed

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