Committees

The Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association has several committees of the board, which spend significant time on issues and challenges confronting the industry. The committees meet to consider issues, develop information and analyses, and recommend policies and priorities to the full board of directors.

Your expertise and enthusiasm can make a significant difference in TWGGA initiatives and the broader community. Whether you are passionate about advocacy, education, marketing, or event planning, there is a place for you to contribute and lead.

Please complete this form to express your interest in joining one of TWGGA’s dynamic committees. Your participation will not only help shape the future of TWGGA, but also provide you with opportunities to network, learn, and grow alongside industry peers.

Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible for curating educational content for the various events produced by TWGGA. This committee ensures that events offer valuable learning opportunities to participants.

  • Dr. Justin Scheiner, Co-Chair
  • Meredith Eaton, Co-Chair
  • Maureen Qualia
  • Michael Cook
  • Joe Riddle

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee serves an essential function in advocating for the interests of the Texas wine and grape-growing industry within the legislative and regulatory arenas. Overall, the TWGGA Legislative Committee plays a critical role in representing the interests of Texas wine and grape growers in the policymaking process, advocating for favorable conditions for the industry’s growth and success, and ensuring that regulatory frameworks support a vibrant and sustainable wine industry in Texas.

  • Roxanne Myers, Chair
  • Monty Dixon
  • Paul M. Bonarrigo
  • John Matthews
  • Glena Yates
  • Mark Hyman
  • Bob Landon
  • Brian Heath
  • Kirk Williams
  • Mark Vane
  • Erwin Cain
  • Julie Herbort
  • Kyle Frazier, Legislative Advocate

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization’s governance structure and practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making.

Annual Conference Steering Committee

This committee focuses on organizing TWGGA’s flagship event, the Annual Conference & Trade Show. This committee works closely with TWGGA leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the conference’s success.

Grape Camp Steering Committee

The Grape Camp Committee is responsible for organizing the High Plains Regional Meeting, generally hosted in the Lubbock area. This committee focuses on setting the educational content direction to deliver valuable insights to participants.

Lone Star International Wine Competition Steering Committee

The Lone Star International Wine Competition Committee plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing various aspects of the competition.

Membership Engagement Committee

The purpose of the committee is to increase recruitment, retention, and engagement of TWGGA members.

Strategic Partnership Committee

The Strategic Partnership Committee focuses on identifying and cultivating partnerships that align with the organization’s strategic goals. This committee plays a vital role in expanding the organization’s network and resources.

Growers Advocacy Committee

Texas grapes are the foundation of the Texas wine industry. Grower issues need to be addressed by TWGGA if the Texas wine industry is going to continue to flourish. The grower’s advocacy committee monitors issues to bring forward to TWGGA Board.