2026 Board of Directors

The TWGGA Board of Directors is the governing body of the association, setting strategic policy, providing general oversight, and actively pursuing association goals. The Board of Directors meets three times a year.

To suggest agenda items for the board’s consideration, make remarks to the board, or provide feedback regarding association operations and policy to your regional directors, please contact office@twgga.org.

Executive Committee

President

Karen Bonarrigo
Messina Hof Estate Winery

Past President

Julie Herbort 
Grape Creek Vineyards/Heath Sparkling Wines

President-Elect

Bob Landon
Landon Winery

Secretary

Jim Irwin
Cerro Santo Vineyard

Treasurer

Brenna Burch
Burch Family Vineyards

Directors at Large

Michael McClendon
Sages Vintage

John Matthews
Cassaro Vineyards & Winery

Regional Directors

Region 1

High Plains

Check Seifert
Seifert Stables & Vineyards
Winery Director

Mason Moreland
Texas Vine Country
Vineyard Director

Region 2

North Texas

Krista Hartman
Red River Wines and Provisions at Hartman Vineyard
Winery Director

Chris Hornbaker
Eden Hill Vineyard
Vineyard Director

Region 3

Gulf Coast

Ricardo Rubiano
Rubiano Vineyards
Vineyard Director

Region 4

West Texas

Kalyn Hodges
Los Nopales Wines
Winery Director

Bart Neff
Christoval Winery
Vineyard Director

Region 5

Hill Country

Sammy Lam
Wanderlust Wine Co.
Winery Director

Rosann Mitrione
Michael Ros Winery
Vineyard Director