Trent Preszler, Chief Executive Officer Trent was raised on a cattle ranch in South Dakota and later earned degrees in agriculture from Iowa State University, Edinburgh University (U.K.), and Cornell University, where he is now a Ph.D. Candidate in Viticulture and frequent guest lecturer. His first job out of college was as an intern at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy during the Clinton Administration. Trent joined Bedell in 2003 as National Brand Manager and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2006 before becoming CEO in 2010. Now at age 33, he is one of the youngest winery CEOs in the world and has led Bedell through its important brand, facility, and personnel transformations during Michael Lynne's ownership. An active scholar in addition to running a winery, Trent's writings have been published by Oxford University Press, the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, and the Huffington Post. He is currently on the Board of Directors of WineAmerica and the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.

WINEMAKING

Richard Olsen-Harbich, Winemaker Rich has worked in the Long Island wine industry since 1981 and has been a leader in establishing regional identity and vinification techniques for the region. A graduate of Cornell University, he worked to establish Long Island's second commercial winery in Bridgehampton, where he was among the first to market Long Island wines to Manhattan. Over the past 29 years he assisted in implementing many pioneering techniques for Long Island vineyards while also consulting for many vineyards and wineries in the eastern United States. He is also the author of all three federally recognized Long Island American Viticultural Areas. As Managing Director and Winemaker at Raphael, Rich developed the first Bordeaux/Long Island consultation partnership with M. Paul Pontallier of Chateau Margaux and has been the leader in the use of hands-on, artisanal winemaking techniques in the region.

VITICULTURE

Dave Thompson, Vineyard Manager Dave has been associated with the Long Island wine industry since 1980. In 1981, he planted Ressler Vineyards and managed it until joining Kip Bedell for Kip's first vintage in 1985. He has been with Bedell ever since. Dave is a member of the board of the Long Island Vineyard Technical Group, the Long Island Grape Research Advisory Committee, and the Long Island Sustainable Agriculture program.

Donna Rudolph, Assistant Vineyard Manager Donna joined us in November '96. Although she had no formal training, she came to us after 15 years at Ressler Vineyards, where, coincidentally, she and Vineyard Manager Dave Thompson worked together for 3 years. Her favorite tasks in the vineyard are "pruning and tying, and learning how to get the best fruit from the vine." She is responsible for making certain that the crew gets their jobs done. Make sure you're not standing too close if you ask her, "Do you step on the grapes?"

SALES

Matthew Rizzo, Wholesale Account Representative A Long Island native, Matthew joined the Bedell Cellars team in the summer of 2003 as a seasonal tasting room employee, while attending the University of Massachusetts. Since joining the Bedell team, Matthew's role with the winery has grown along with his knowledge of wine. He has assisted with the management of the tasting rooms, and was an integral part of helping to launch the now-famous Bedell VIP Tour program. Matthew has flourished in his new position as Wholesale Account Representative, a role which requires him to be a perpetual motion machine, constantly on the road bringing his affable charm to Bedell's dedicated wholesale customers. Matthew has dramatically expanded the presence of Bedell wines in restaurants and retail shops in the Northeast's most luxurious coastal resort communities: The Hamptons of Eastern Long Island, the Berkshires and Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island.

MARKETING, HOSPITALITY & COMMUNICATIONS

Molly Deegan, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales Development Molly comes to Bedell with a wealth of experience in New York City, including her position as Executive Events Marketing Director for AOL since 2003. She has also held significant positions related to client relations and media events for House & Garden Magazine, O the Oprah Magazine, and Robert Mondavi Winery. At Bedell, Molly's primary responsibility will be to manage all aspects of the Wine Club, as well as developing integrated marketing and events programs that drive sales through targeted customer relationships. Molly will play an integral role part of Bedell's senior management team for integrated sales, marketing, and events. On a personal note, Molly resides in Sea Cliff, LI with her husband John and her one year old daughter Frances. She also owns a home in Mattituck.

Amy Finno, Senior Vice President, Events Amy Finno returned to her roots on the North Fork of Long Island in June 2009 to assume the position of Vice President of Marketing and Hospitality at Bedell Cellars, and was later promoted to Senior Vice President for Events. Her responsibilities include integrated marketing related to weddings and private events at Bedell and Corey Creek. She joined Bedell from VH1, where she had been Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing since 2006. While at VH1, Amy facilitated the marketing and selling of the VH1 Soul property to advertisers including developing the first franchise on Soul, titled VH1 SoulStage. Prior to her career at VH1, Amy spent six years managing sweepstakes and promotions and overseeing the Coca-Cola Company team at D.L. Blair, the innovative marketing consulting firm. She holds a B.S. in Marketing and Communications from Long Island University/C.W. Post.

ADMINISTRATION

Holly Palm, Vice President - Administration Holly started at Bedell Cellars as a Tasting Room pourer in 2001. Her role has continually grown to the point where her responsibilities cross over several areas of the company and her experience is invaluable. She is Assistant to the COO and the central coordinator of operational logistics related to purchasing, shipping, delivery, order fulfillment, maintenance, personnel, licensing and compliance. Holly oversees all aspects of the Bedell and Corey Creek tasting rooms and she is also responsible for Bedell and Corey Creek's sponsored events programs. In this capacity she coordinates Ninah and Michael Lynne's support of arts organizations that include the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center Theater, and the Hamptons International Film Festival.