2025 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
Julie Herbort
Grape Creek Vineyards/Heath Sparkling Wines
Past President
John Matthews
Cassaro Winery & Vineyard
President-Elect/Treasurer
Karen Bonarrigo
Messina Hof Estate Winery
Secretary
Jim Irwin
Cerro Santo Vineyard
Directors at Large
Michael McClendon
Sages Vintage
Bob Landon
Landon Winery
Joe Riddle
Uva Morado Vineyards
Regional Directors
Region 1
High Plains
Ty Wilmeth
The Triple D Winery
Winery Director
Brenna Burch
Burch Family Vineyards
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
Diane Lynn Zimmerman
Teysha Vineyards
Winery Director
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
Bryan Chagoly
Sandy Road Vineyards
Vineyard Director