K E V I N R . C H A M B E R S
23620 SE Franquette Dr. Amity, OR 97101-2705 Phone: 503-437-4212 Home email: [email protected] Office email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE To live well, serve Oregon agriculture and develop Koosah Farm.
EXPERIENCE 1998-2014 OVS/RP McMinnville, OR Co-Owner, Co-CEO through 2008, CEO 2009-11, Chief Marketing Officer, January 2012-May 2014 Board member 1998- present
Helped grow sales from $3 million to $35 million, added three locations
Helped develop ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
2013-present Koosah Farm Amity, OR Co-owner (with spouse)
A 80+ acre Permaculture Vineyard Development
1990-2013 Resonance Vineyard Carlton, OR Co-owner (with spouse), sold to Maison Louis Jadot, August 2013
Expanded and improved quality of vineyard
Achieved Demeter-certified Biodynamic status
2008-2013 Willamette Cross-Flow McMinnville, OR Co-Owner, Managing Partner A mobile, custom, cross-flow filration business serving Oregon and Washington wineries, breweries and cideries.
2012-present Olsen Agricultural Enterprises Suver, OR Board Member of 6500-acre farming operation
1994–98 Willamette Valley, Inc./Willamette Valley Vineyards Turner, OR General Manager, VP of Sales/Marketing, President-elect
Assisted in raising $18 million in venture capital
Increased distribution from 1 state to 32 states and 3 foreign countries
Hired, trained and managed self-distribution force of 30
Negotiated acquisition of Tualatin Vineyards
1989-1994 Chateau Benoit Carlton, OR Director of Marketing
Tripled total case volume
Dramatically improved quality of vineyard resources
Developed second Tasting Room in Lincoln City Outlet Mall
1987-1989 International Wines Portland, OR Wholesale wine sales throughout southwest Oregon
1980-1987 Of Grape & Grain Eugene, OR Salesperson to General Manager for a three location, wine and food specialty chain
EDUCATION 1977–1981 University of Oregon Eugene, OR B.S., Telecommunications and Journalism
Awarded Maurice Harold Hunter Leadership Scholarship (awarded to the leading Junior man at the University)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/AWARDS 2013 Named (along with spouse, Carla) Wine Persons of the Year, by Oregon Wine Press magazine
2005 Named One of the Top 50 Most Influential Oregon Businesspeople by Oregon Business Magazine Gold Book, October 2005
2005 Gubernatorial Appointment to Oregon Wine Board, Elected Vice- Chair for 2005 and Chair for 2006
1996-1999 Oregon Wine Advisory Board, Chair of Research 1997&8, Board Chair 1999
2 1999 Distinguished Service Award, Oregon Winegrowers Association
1985 Oregon Wine Retailer of the Year, Oregon Winegrowers Association and Oregon’s Wholesale Wine Industry
1985 Professional Tasting Certification, Beverage Testing Institute
1983 Professional Tasting Certification, Napa School of Cellaring
1983-87 Self-Syndicated Wine Columnist for several PNW newspapers
1980 to Present Oregon Winegrowers Association, Member
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