Senior Executive Leader of Sonoma and Napa based, brand led company with 170 employees, three million cases of annual production, and four facilities. Responsible for complete turnaround of wine operations, brand portfolio composition, spirits start-up, sales & route-to-market activities, finance and administration. With heavy emphasis on people and culture, established new leadership team and long-term strategic plan. Resulted in annual growth of 10% revenue and 20% gross profit (from previously declining results).

Responsible for Accounting, Finance, Treasury, HR, IT, and Supply Planning for a successful, growth-oriented, multiple-facility operation with over three million cases of production. Provided leadership in corporate and operational functions including financial and operational controls; business systems and IT;strategic planning; financial planning, forecasting and analysis; cash management; risk management; audit;taxes; cost containment; working capital management; pricing and revenue management; and corporatedevelopment activities.

Provides business leadership and functional oversight to Delicato Corporate Finance & Planning, Sales Commercial Finance, and Production Finance & Accounting. Leads and develops finance and analytical teams, systems, and processes in support of Executive and Board Leadership, sales, marketing, production and other operating divisions. Oversees the Annual Planning and Reporting, Strategic Planning, and Business Performance efforts fundamental to Delicato's short and long term objectives.

Brand business and marketing leader responsible for developing and implementing short and long-term growth strategies and addressing key business issues and growth plans for the Jack Daniel’s and Tequilas (Herradura & el Jimador) businesses.

Marketing leader responsible for development and execution of all brand activities, including all facets of marketing, sponsorship, sales execution, budgeting and strategic brand planning. Awarded Impact Magazine’s “Hot Brand” status and Brown-Forman Corporation 2007 Brand of the Year.

Managing a team of finance analysts, led portfolio development, all sales and production planning, business analysis, and budgeting processes for Brown-Forman's portfolio of fifteen wine brands and private label businesses.

Member and project leader of Brown-Forman's M&A team. Performed opportunity screening, valuation, analytical support, and due diligence. Developed and facilitated Executive Leadership and Board of Director decision making for several wine and / or spirits company transactions. Company & target values ranged from $70mm to $8B.