WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC — fact timeline

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

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

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

“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.”

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC: Separated the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer; President may but need not be CEO (effective 2024-05-27).

“the board of directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws. The Amended and Restated Bylaws were amended to separate the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Jim Bernau changed role as President and Chair of the Board of Directors at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“Mr. Osborn will replace, Jim Bernau, who will continue to serve as the Company’s President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company.”

Michael Osborn was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On May 12, 2025, Michael Osborn, age 56, entered into an employment agreement with Willamette Valley Vineyards (the “Company”) to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19, 2025.”

Elizabeth (Libby) Spencer resigned as Director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On February 12, 2025, Elizabeth (Libby) Spencer informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) that she was resigning from the Board effective February 13, 2025, for personal reasons.”

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

“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”

Elizabeth Spencer was appointed as director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On June 5, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Elizabeth Spencer as a director on the Board effective June 5, 2024.”

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC shareholders approved Advisory (Non-Binding) Approval on the Frequency of Advisory Votes on the Company's Executive Compensation at the 2023-07-15 meeting.

“Proposal 4–Advisory (Non-Binding) Approval on the Frequency of Advisory Votes on the Company’s Executive Compensation: The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, a three year frequency period, as disclosed in the Company’s Proxy Statement, by the votes set forth in the following table: Votes Cast For 1 Year Votes Cast For 2 Years Votes Cast For 3 Years % of % of % of Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Abstain 1,124,340 38.17% 116,642 3.96% 1,704,498 57.87% 42,398”

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC shareholders approved Advisory (Non-Binding) Approval of Company's Executive Compensation at the 2023-07-15 meeting.

“Proposal 3–Advisory (Non-Binding) Approval of Company’s Executive Compensation: The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company’s Proxy Statement, by the votes set forth in the following table: Votes Cast For Votes Cast Against Abstain % of % of % of Broker Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Non-Votes 2,713,065 90.80% 244,983 8.20% 29,830 1.00% 620,806”

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors at the 2023-07-15 meeting.

“Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors : The shareholders ratified the appointment of Moss Adams LLP as independent auditors for the 2023 fiscal year by the votes set forth in the following table: Votes Cast For Votes Cast Against Abstain % of % of % of Broker Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast Non-Votes 3,586,697 99.39% 5,414 0.15% 16,573 0.46% 0”

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-07-15 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Directors : All of the nominees for director were elected to serve until the Company’s Annual Meeting in the indicated years with the respective votes set forth opposite their names: Year Votes Cast For Votes Witheld Term % of % of Nominees for Director Ends Number Votes Cast Number Votes Cast James W. Bernau 2026 2,766,130 92.58% 221,748 7.42% Sean M. Cary 2026 2,233,789 74.76% 754,089 25.24%”

Leslie Copland resigned as Director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On July 17 2023, Leslie Copland, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her resignation from the Board, effective immediately.”

Sarah Rose was appointed as Director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On July 16, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Cara Pepper Day and Ms. Sarah Rose to serve as directors on the Board effective July 16, 2022.”

Cara Pepper Day was appointed as Director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC.

“On July 16, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Cara Pepper Day and Ms. Sarah Rose to serve as directors on the Board effective July 16, 2022.”