CLEARLAKE OAKS – Lake County’s Shannon Ridge winery has named Kathy Brock as regional sales manager for the northwest region.

Brock is responsible for the management of sales in Northern California, Oregon and Washington. Shannon Ridge is owned by longtime grape grower and vineyard consultant Clay Shannon and his wife Margarita.

Brock joined Shannon Ridge from Cecchetti Wine Co. where she worked as northwest regional manager and assisted in the launch of this new wine venture. Prior to that, she worked as northwest regional manager for Lake County-based Langtry Estate and Vineyards. Brock also worked as a regional sales manager for Manteca-based Delicato Family Vineyards where she implemented sales plans, winery goals and profit objectives.

Early on in her career in the wine industry, Brock worked as northwest regional manager for Guenoc Winery (known today as Langtry Estate and Vineyards) and St. Supery Vineyards and Winery. She lives in Napa.

“Shannon Ridge has expanded into the northwest market and Kathy’s experience in the wine industry with other Lake County wine brands will prove to be a great addition to our sales team,” explained John Girty, vice president of sales and marketing for Shannon Ridge. “We are excited about expanding into the northwest region with the Shannon Ridge wines and Kathy is a welcomed addition to the team.”

For further information, please visit www.shannonridge.com or call 998-9656.

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