Jean Arnold Sessions picked to head Sonoma County Vintners

She had been serving as interim executive director for the past four months.|
BILL SWINDELL
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Jean Arnold Sessions was named executive director of the Sonoma County Vintners trade group Thursday after serving in an interim capacity for the last four months.

Sessions has served as the former president of Hanzell Vineyards in Sonoma, a consultant, and creator of Women in the Business of Wine, a web-based mentoring resource for women in the wine industry.

She replaced Carolyn Stark, who resigned in February for personal reasons after a year on the job. The nonprofit trade group represents 170 members and is a leading voice in the local industry, especially on the debate over winery events.

“Her passion, commitment and energy for Sonoma County brings tremendous value to our membership providing leadership for the many initiatives we are driving for our members and the broader AVA community,” Caroline Shaw, president of SCV’s board of directors, said in a statement.

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