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Willamette Valley Vineyards Appoints Wine.com Founder Michael Osborn as Chief Executive Officer
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI, WVVIP), one of Oregon's most respected estate wineries, announced today that Mike Osborn, founder of Wine.com, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment follows founder Jim Bernau's January 2025 announcement that he would be stepping back from the CEO role while continuing to serve as President and Chairperson as part of a long-term succession plan.
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