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MARK WENZEL, FOUNDER\/WINEMAKER<\/h4>\n

The heart and soul of August Hill Winery and ISC, Mark is the visionary behind everything we do here, and his passion shines through. He is our award-winning winemaker. But a business owner does so much more. Working 14 hours days, no one works harder than Mark. And he loves every minute of it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”656″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

TERI WENZEL, FOUNDER<\/h4>\n

Behind the scenes is where Teri likes to be. Throughout the years her job has changed many times. Most recently she has spent her time working with designers to create The Lounge and to make sure August Hill Winery and ISC stay true to who we are. And she works with her husband. Need we say more?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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DANNA STILLWELL<\/div>\n
DIRECTOR OF SALES<\/div>\n
As Director of Sales, she wears many hats, wears them well, and with a smile on her face. In addition to managing the staff and overall operations at our Tasting Room, Danna leads our sales efforts. Wherever you find our wine, she leads the way to get it there.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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JESSIE ZIANO<\/div>\n
WINE CLUB MANAGER<\/div>\n
Jessie is here to help our Insider\u2019s get the best out of their membership. Planning events, preparing will call weekends and shipments, her wheels are always turning. Kind, considerate and gracious, she\u2019s known to help you even if you aren\u2019t an Insider.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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DAVID SCHUDA<\/div>\n
OPERATIONS MANAGER<\/div>\n
As our Operations Manager, Dave is our money and reports man.\u00a0 But he does so much more.\u00a0 Top on that list is making sure the tasting room is stocked with wine and managing donation requests.\u00a0 All with his dry sense of humor.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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SARAH HALL<\/div>\n
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER<\/div>\n
Always willing and able to handle all that is thrown her way, Sarah\u2019s home is in the winery.\u00a0 She is honing her craft in her thoughtful, meticulous way.\u00a0 Could we ask for more?<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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JULIE LEWIS<\/div>\n
BOOKKEEPER<\/div>\n
As our Bookkeeper, Julie works with numbers all day.\u00a0 And coordinates wholesale orders.\u00a0 And makes sure our festival operations are staffed.\u00a0 And more.\u00a0 Here\u2019s to Julie.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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SUSANNE BULLOCK<\/div>\n
MARKETING DIRECTOR<\/div>\n
Marketing, social media and legality guru, not only is Susanne able to tackle anything that comes her way, she is also the proud sister of our winemaker, Mark. Lucky for us, their brother and sister connection includes a strong work ethic.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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