Midwest Wine Press

Lori Paulsen New Exec Dir at NWGGA

by · January 24, 2015

The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association (NWGGA) is pleased to announce that Lori Paulsen has recently taken over the Executive Director position for the 90 member non-profit association representing Nebraska wineries, vineyards and grape growers.

Paulsen, a veteran in the nonprofit sector, holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has a strong communications, management, grant writing and marketing background along with experience with the Nebraska Soybean Board and the national Popcorn Board. 

Her main responsibilities will be implementing directives from the board of directors and the day to day management of the association.  She’ll serve as the main public contact and spokesperson for the industry and will represent members and their interests.

In addition, the new NWGGA web site, nebraskawines.com, was recently launched and features a new look and feel, easier navigation and great ways for consumers to locate local tasting rooms and wineries to better enjoy Nebraska wines.

‘We’re excited to have Lori and her talents as a part of the NWGGA.  As the Nebraska wine industry continues to grow and flourish, we look forward to building upon our past success and embracing new opportunities to promote Nebraska wines.  The new Nebraskawines.com web site is a great way for consumers and members to learn more about our organization and find ways to enjoy our products,” stated Stefan Kegley, Owner of the George Spencer Tasting Room in Gibbon, Nebraska, as well as the current NWGGA President.

 

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Mark Ganchiff

Mark Ganchiff is the publisher of Midwest Wine Press, the leading source of news on the growing wine industry in the central United States. Mark has been a wine judge at the 2012 and 2014 INDY International Wine Competition, the 2014 Cold Climate Wine Competition, the 2013 Mid-American Wine Competition, the 2012 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition and the 2013 Michigan Wine Competition. He also enjoys speaking at wine events including the Cold Climate Wine Conference, the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association Annual Meeting, the Midwest Grape and Wine Conference and the Wisconsin Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Mark's articles about regional wine have appeared in Vineyard & Winery Management, WineMaker and several regional magazines. Mark is a Level One Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers. He lives in Louisville, but also has a residence in Chicago.

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