BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Willamette Valley Wine Foundation’s Board of Directors is inherently diverse, with volunteers representing a broad cross-section of industries and individuals, each with lived experience serving our communities.

ROSIE ANDALÓN

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ABOUT ROSIE

Director Real Estate Development
CASA of Oregon
2001-Present

Founding Board Director
Unidos Bridging Communities
2010 to Present

Volunteer
Henderson House

ERICH BERG

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ABOUT ERICH

Founder & Winemaker
Ricochet Wine

After a vibrant career in Chicago’s fine-dining scene, Erich moved to Oregon in 2004 with a singular goal: to master the art of winemaking. His first harvest at the esteemed Domaine Serene set the stage, where he honed his skills in a setting renowned for its high standards and rigorous expectations. A challenging turn came when Erich needed reconstructive hip surgery after three years at Domaine Serene. This life-altering event shifted his path from winemaking to academia. During his recovery, Erich earned a Master’s degree and spent six fulfilling years as a high school English teacher. Yet, the call of winemaking proved irresistible.

A fortunate connection with his friend Brad, owner of Illahe Vineyards, led Erich to a new chapter as Associate Winemaker. There, he delved into crafting low-intervention, terroir-driven wines, further enriching his winemaking expertise. His journey continued at Day Wines, a trailblazer in Oregon’s Natural Wine movement. In 2018, Erich embraced a new adventure by founding Ricochet Wine Company. Starting with just two tons of grapes—Pinot Noir and Grüner Veltliner—Erich had no intention of Ricochet becoming a “real” winery. He was making wine for himself, for his friends and family. But then some friends in the restaurant industry took to the Gruner, and then the Pinot Noir. With encouragement, labels were made, and Ricochet was born.

LETI CATOIRA

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ABOUT LETI

Proprietor
Director of Farming, Jackson Family Wines

A native of Mendoza, Argentina, Leti had an early interest in wine and agriculture which led her to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in her hometown. After beginning her career in the wine industry of Argentina, she broadened her experience by working in California and New Zealand, ultimately arriving in Oregon to pursue her true passion: growing premium quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. She has been developing her winegrowing career in the Willamette Valley since 2010, working for Argyle, Stoller Family Estate and joining Jackson Family Wines in 2014. As the Director of Farming, Leti oversees all JFW’s Oregon Estate Vineyards, including Gran Moraine, Penner-Ash, Willakenzie and Zena Crown.