Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) today announced that Executive Director Michael Haney will step down in September 2025, marking the close of a highly impactful era of leadership and a transformative chapter in the organization’s history. 

SCV will be led and supported by its Board, including SCV Board President, Prema Kerollis, General Manager of Three Sticks Winery; and Alexandra O’Gorman, SCVF President, Vice President of Community Relations for Foley Family Wines and Spirits, until a new executive director is identified.

“Michael has always led with commitment and heart,” remarked SCV Board President Prema Kerollis. “His passion, relationships, and deep care for SCV, SCVF, and the Sonoma County wine community have left a lasting mark. We are deeply grateful for his tremendous contributions and wish him the very best in his next chapter.”  

Over nearly eleven years leading SCV and SCVF, Haney guided both organizations through periods of growth and transformation, while responding to ongoing challenges related to recurring wildfires and industry-wide shifts triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under his leadership, SCV strengthened its mission to support member wineries through greater political advocacy efforts, marketing initiatives, ongoing educational programs, and increased international visibility of Sonoma County wines.  In addition, Haney guided SCVF’s expanded philanthropic reach across Sonoma County, collaborating with over 400 nonprofit organizations to assist residents in need.

“It has been one of the great honors of my lifetime to serve my SCV family including our amazing vintner community. Working alongside my incredible team, passionate vintners, growers, industry partners, elected leaders and nonprofits has been a true privilege. While I am stepping away from this role, I’m excited to explore new opportunities and finding new ways to support the wine community,” said Haney. 

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