We are excited to announce that Chad Clark, Director of North Coast Operations at Allied Grape Growers, will be our speaker at the 7th annual International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show in San Francisco, which will be held on July 23-24, 2024.

Chad Clark joined AGG in 2010 to help with farmer relations and contract negotiations in the rapidly expanding North Coast region. Chad has a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, as well as an associate's degree in viticulture and winery technology from Napa Valley College. His professional experience includes a Viticulture Technician position at Constellation Brands. Chad previously worked in real estate as a Senior Account Executive, overseeing more than 2,500 clients. In addition to his career and academic pursuits, Chad has played semi-professional baseball with the Oakland Athletics.

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Chad will speak at the International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show conference about important issues such as grower relations, contract negotiations, and industry improvements. Visitors may expect to obtain actionable insights that will help them manage the complexity of the bulk and private label industries successfully. We are convinced that Chad's contributions will enrich the discussions at the IBWSS event, providing visitors with the knowledge and inspiration they require to achieve success in the dynamic wine and spirits industry.

Here is the list of conference speakers at the 2024 International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show

Aaron Bergh, President & Master Distiller at Calwise Spirits Co and President at Paso Robles Distillery Trail  

Teresa Casey, Executive Director, New York State Distillers Guild

Kimberly Shannon, Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc

David Cohen, President of the Florida Craft Spirits Association and President and Head Distiller at Manifest Distilling  

Maurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager at Cohn Restaurant Group  

Cathy Ference, Sr. Manager, Bulk Wine Supply at Constellation Brands  

Bergaglio Francesco, President & CEO of Enartis  

Tracy Genesen, General Counsel at Wine Institute  

Dave Gerardu, Director of Wine at 50 Eggs Hospitality Group  

Carmen Gonzalez Alfaro, Master Distiller & New Product Development in Casa del Sol Spirits  

John Granata, Master Distiller, President at Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. President at New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild  

Peter J. Jones, Head of Wine & Spirits at Shopify  

Brian Lebredo, Director of Beverage at Texas Roadhouse  

Cami Lehmann, Director of Marketing, Maggiano’s Little Italy at Brinker International  

Tony Leonardini, Director of Import Bulk Purchasing, Delicato Family Wines  

Geoff Longenecker, Founder, Distiller Seven Caves Spirits and President at San Diego Distillers Guild  

Rachel Lowe, Director of Beverage Operations at Levy Restaurants  

Marliese Martin, Chief Operating Officer, Hillebrand Gori USA  

Justin Noland, Senior Director, DTC Marketing & Ecommerce at Treasury Wine Estates  

Ankita Okate, Chief Growth Officer and Events Head at Beverage Trade Network  

Manveer Sandhu, Director of Winemaking, Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services  

Noël Schaff, B2B Sales Manager at O'Neill Vintners and Distillers  

Neil Ferguson, Director of Marketing at Oregon Wine Board and IBWSS 2024 Speaker

Chris Swonger, President & CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility  

Elizabeth Tomasino, Associate Professor of Enology at Oregon State University  

Evan Traub, Senior Account Manager at IMI Agency

Todd Azevedo, Wine & Grape Broker, Partner at Ciatti