Meet our new Executive Director, Richard Wylie
Richard comes to us from a string of successes, from the rapid-growth days of REI to the beginning of Trust Cellars, Kerloo Cellars and most recently Tranche Estate, Richard has had nothing but a wake of wins in his past. From managerial roles to winemaking, entrepreneurial GM roles to bagging mountain peaks, Richard has done it all with a smile on his face and his sleeves rolled way up.
He comes to Vital to do what we do best- give voice to the ethos we believe our community should have. He is here to help us achieve our motto of, “taking care of each other.” Words cannot express how excited we are.
We have one Executive Director and an all volunteer staff.
Practically every part of our winemaking process has been made possible by donations, including both raw materials and services. The outpouring of donations, help, support, and ideas has been welcome and heart-warming. Many of our donors have requested to remain anonymous, but we do like to give credit where we can.
Thank you to our partners
Volunteer Staff:
Aimee Foster of Ticktie Consulting: Chief Grant Writer
Ngan Huynh: Marketing Coordinator
Esther Martinez: Community Outreach Coordinator
Nina Henelsmith: Administrative Support
Jodi Handley: Volunteer Coordinator
Eric Tatro: Fulfillment Coordinator
Production Support:
Abeja , Amcor, Ardor Cellars, Artifex, Banek Winegrower Management, Bella Fortuna Vineyard Management, Bugle Bottling Services, Cadaretta, Cascade Wine Services, College Cellars, Dunham Cellars, Dusted Valley, ETS Laboratories, Forgeron Cellars, Grapeland Supply, Lafitte Cork and Capsule, M.A. Silva, Mountain Hi Trucking, Pioneer Packaging, Proletariat Wine Company, Rudin Global Trucking Inc., Stelvin, Tamarack Cellars, Tiger Mountain Storage, Trysk Print Solutions, Va Piano, West Coast Paper Supply
Fruit:
Eritage Vineyard, Conner Lee, Firethorn, French Creek Vineyard, Frenchman Hills Vineyard, Inland Desert Nursery, Klipsun Vineyard, Larry's Vineyard, Patina Vineyard, Quintessence Vineyard, Red Heaven, Seven Hills Vineyard, Summit View Vineyard
Coopers:
Bouchard, Cadus, Canvasback, Damy, de Jarnac, Nadalie, Rack and Maintinence Source Company, Segun Moreau, Stavin, Tonnellerie Tremeaux
Grants and Funding:
Charles Schwab & Co., Silicon Valley Bank
Marketing Partners:
Boxwood/ Joe Chauncey, Chapman Cordova, Greg Lehman, Matt Banderas Photography, Morgan Mayfield, Natasha Blake, Okanagan Label and Print, Stephanie Doyle, Silver Strategic and Communications, SIP Magazine, Victoria Wright
Local Partners:
Walla Walla Downtown Foundation, Visit Walla Walla, Winery Fulfillment Services of Walla Walla, Winery Compliance Services of Walla Walla
2020 Annual Vital Dinner Partners:
Buty, Canvasback, College Cellars, Dillon Cellars, Dowsett Family Wines, Ducleaux Cellars, L’Ecole 41, Maison Bleue, Mark Ryan Winery, Otis Kenyon Wines, Rasa, Reininger Winery, Revelry Vintners, Seven Hills Winery, SMAK Wines, Tamarack Cellars, The Walls, Time and Direction, Va Piano