
The Wine Group (TWG) announced the addition of three new leaders to its executive team: Jennifer Evans as Chief Financial Officer, Mike Donich as Chief Operations Officer and Helen Kurtz as Chief Marketing Officer. The changes come amid the planned retirements of three legacy executives after 12-plus years of service with the company. Evans brings more than 20 years of global finance, strategy and commercial experience in the alcoholic beverage and consumer goods industries to the position. Evans replaces retiring CFO Tim Wiesner. Donich has served at TWG for the past 18-plus years within both operations and winemaking. Most recently, he was TWG’s Executive Vice President of Operations and replaces retiring COO Brott Ritzel. Kurtz brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as CMO. Most recently, she was Senior Vice President and General Manager at Calavo Growers, where she led improved management practices, strategy and innovation. Kurtz replaces retiring CMO Jeff Dubiel.
- Jennifer Evans, Chief Financial Officer.
- Mike Donich, Chief Operations Officer.
- Helen Kurtz, Chief Marketing Officer.