Willamette Valley Vineyards appoints John Hazlett as CFO, replacing retiring John Ferry

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

John Hazlett appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026; base salary $216,000 and annual incentive up to $24,000.
Hazlett previously served as CFO at RENA Technologies North America (2021-2024) and co-founder of Trailwise Advisory.
Outgoing CFO John Ferry announced retirement on Feb 12, 2026; will remain during transition period.

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Appointed

John Hazlett

Chief Financial Officer

WVVI · WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

Effective: 2026-05-20
Filed: May 20, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

On May 19, 2026, the board of directors of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. John Hazlett as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective May 20, 2026.

Departed

John Ferry

Chief Financial Officer

WVVI · WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC

Successor: John Hazlett
Filed: May 20, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

Mr. Hazlett is replacing Mr. John Ferry who on February 12, 2026 announced his intention to retire as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Hazlett was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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On May 19, 2026, the board of directors of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. John Hazlett as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective May 20, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Ferry departed as Chief Financial Officer at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

Action: announced his intention to retire
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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Mr. Hazlett is replacing Mr. John Ferry who on February 12, 2026 announced his intention to retire as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

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