Wente Family Estates
Heather Peterson has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Heather'smost recent position is as the VP, National Sales Manager, Legacy Division at Wente Family Estates since February 2023. Before that, they served as the Director of Sales, Northeast and Central US at Bogle Vineyards from September 2020 to February 2023.
Prior to their role at Bogle Vineyards, they worked at Jackson Family Wines for eight years. Heather'spositions at Jackson Family Wines include Division Vice President Northeast - Classics Division from April 2017 to September 2020, and Regional Manager Metro NY, NJ, PA, and DE from an unspecified date in 2012 to April 2017.
Before joining Jackson Family Wines, Heather worked at Banfi Vintners as the District Manager for PA and WV from an unspecified date in 2006 to 2012. Prior to that, they were the Regional Manager for PA, NJ, and DE at Merchant du Vin from an unspecified date in 2002 to 2006.
Heather also has experience outside of the wine industry. Heather worked as an Account Manager for the Eagles Radio Network at CBS Radio from an unspecified date in 2000 to 2002. Heather was a Territory Manager for PA and DE at Boston Beer Company from an unspecified date in 1998 to 2000. Additionally, Heather has experience as a Sales Representative for MD and DE at E&J Gallo Winery from an unspecified date in 1996 to 1998.
Heather Peterson obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, where they studied from 1992 to 1996. Prior to that, they attended Merion Mercy Academy from 1988 to 1992. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in Strategic Thinking from LinkedIn, Level 2 Intermediate with Distinction from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and Level 1 from The Court of Master Sommeliers. The specific months of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned.
This person is not in any offices
Wente Family Estates
Founded in 1883, Wente Family Estates is the longest continuously-operated family-owned winery in the United States, owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The family owns estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations. All of our wines are distributed throughout the United States and select brands are featured in over 70 countries worldwide. In 2010, Wente Family Estates was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. With the deepest respect for the knowledge passed down from previous generations, the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family continue their vision for wine quality and integrity through passion, dedication and pursuit of excellence.