Founders and Executive Directors
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Napa Valley Hospitality Forum
Founders and Executive Directors

Founders and Executive Directors

The Napa Valley Hospitality Forum was founded in 2012 by Kerry Andrews and George Blanckensee

Why was the Napa Valley Hospitality Forum Created?

George and Kerry realized the need for like-minded professionals in the wine industry to be able to gather and discuss the operational opportunities and challenges we face in the valley; finding and sharing common solutions and ideas.

Current and Past Executive Directors


The NVHF is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.

Galen Becker Drace: Tenure 2018 to Present
Galen Becker Drace: Tenure 2018 to Present
Kerry Andrews: Tenure 2012 to 2015
Kerry Andrews: Tenure 2012 to 2015
Sharon Goldman: Tenure 2015 to 2017
Sharon Goldman: Tenure 2015 to 2017