David Hejl Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, California

Former General Manager and CEO of Kosta Browne and Proprietor and Winemaker of Domaine Della is introducing a luxury Pinot Noir. Domaine Della’s mission is to craft intense and adventurous wines, partnering with the very best growers, a true expression in harmony and balance from the place where it was grown. These wines are extremely limited production and sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast.Domaine Della began as a dream, born from David’s obsession and enchantment with Pinot Noir, and was later materialized with the shared vision, purpose and commitment from fellow founders; his sister and brother-in-law, Lee and Ernie LeRoy. Domaine Della honors David and Lee’s mother who died long before her time.David’s passion for fine wine began while putting himself through school working as a waiter, sommelier and chef, but found his true inspiration while living in Paris working for Nabisco. It was there that he experienced first-hand the art of wine, food and culture in a way that was spiritual, all in the beautiful City of Light. David always had his eye on the wine industry and a strong desire to leverage his expertise in creating a luxury wine brand. David has been a student of fine wine and food his whole life and from his perspective, has been training for this role for three decades. Having traveled around the world nearly 50 times on international assignments and visiting every major wine region in the world, each of these adventures was never complete without discovering and enjoying the local food, wines and culture. It was in 1997; David met Michael and Sarah Browne. This soon to be lifelong friendship led to an opportunity to be mentored as a winemaker by one of the greats who started it all in the new world of Pinot Noir.David has been crafting truly distinctive Pinot Noir since 2010. You are invited to experience Domaine Della!

Santa Rosa, California

Sebastopol, California

Kosta Browne is a premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer from the best vineyards in the Russian River, Sonoma Coast, and Santa Lucia Highlands. Mission is to craft intense and balanced new world wines from the finest regions in California partnering with finest growers leveraging an unparalleled customer intimacy and providing a truly memorable wine experience. Achieved Wine Spectator “Wine of the Year” in 2011 for our 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.David’s passion for fine wine began while putting himself through school working as a waiter, sommelier and chef, but took it to a whole new level while living in Paris, France for Nabisco. It was there that he experienced first hand the art of wine, food and culture in a way that was spiritual, all in the beautiful City of Light. David has always had his eye on the wine industry and a strong desire to leverage his expertise to further an aspiring wine brand.David has been a student of fine wine and food his whole life and, from his perspective, been training for this role for three decades. David has long been a strong supporter of Kosta Browne, a dear friend and mentor to founder, Michael Browne, and was approached by the three founding partners, including Dan Kosta and Chris Costello, to join the organization during the 2011 harvest. “I am excited and honored to bring my passion and pursuit of exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to the great team at Kosta Browne.”

Huntington Beach, California

Unique Investment Corporation is a boutique private equity group generating above market risk weighted returns to investors.

Santa Rosa, California

CPI International is a developer, direct marketer, and manufacturer providing global solutions in life and analytical science with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s products serve the water, wine, environmental, and food and beverage industries in 70 countries throughout the world. CPI competes primarily in the consumables, testing, chemicals/reagents and light instrumentation categories.

Acting as senior operating officer since 1993, appointed to President & Chief Operating Officer in May 1995. Also on the Board of Directors. With revenues approaching $100 million and 900 employees, Ruiz has become the dominant premium-branded frozen Mexican food company with flagship brand El Monterey®. The company sells in all channels of distribution: retail, convenience store, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice in 20 different countries.

Gourmet Award Foods, (formerly MBC Foods)Natural and specialty foods marketer and distributor with sales of $95 million. Reported directly to the president as senior operating officer and led growth-oriented strategy for both organic growth and growth through acquisition. Performed business valuations on target companies and negotiated two profitable add-on acquisitions with significant strategic importance to the company's position in the marketplace.Honored in March 1993, by Board of Management for contribution to the company achieving record profits in 1992. Exceeded 1992 profitability expectations by 29% and 40% over plan and 1991, respectively.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Nabisco merged with Standard Brands in 1981 to become Nabisco Brands. RJR Nabisco was formed in 1985 by the merger of Nabisco Brands and R.J. Reynolds. In 1988 RJR Nabisco was purchased by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in what was at the time the largest leveraged buyout in history. Manufacturing plants were over-staffed, ineffective and reactive. As member of highly interactive team, attained highest contribution margin after product expenses in grocery products division.Developed, organized and reviewed with local management the annual business plan. Coordinated local development of annual business plan performance standards, including development of least cost production configuration, material requirements planning, direct labor crewing, organization planning and zero-based buildup of fixed expenses.Instrumental in eliminating 19% of manufacturing costs, despite increased corporate charges and increases in costs and depreciation. This was primarily attributed to headcount reduction, tightened inventory control using MRP/JIT, elimination of unprofitable SKU's and increased production efficiencies.

Greater New York City Area

Greater Omaha Area

Master Of Management

Wine Executive Program

Bs In Ba, Accounting And Finance