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