Kautz Family Vineyards Hires Wine Industry Veteran Richard Conley to Serve as Chief Operating Officer

Kautz Family Vineyards, producers of several wine brands including Ironstone, names Richard Conley as their new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Conley will oversee and manage all aspects of winery operations plus the growth and development of the Kautz Family Vineyards wine portfolio. "We are excited to have Mr. Conley join our family operation and team of professionals," said Stephen Kautz, president of Kautz Family Vineyards. "Richard comes to us with 18 years of wine industry experience and brings a wealth of industry knowledge along with strong leadership skills to our operation."

Prior to joining Kautz Family Vineyards, Conley served as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Don Sebastiani & Sons. Conley has also held operations and finance positions with Benziger Glen Ellen Winery and Sebastiani Vineyards.

About Kautz Family Vineyards:
For four generations, sustainable farming and viticulture have been our way of life. With over 5,000 acres of vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills AVAs, the Kautz Family is one of the top 10 winegrape growers and top 10 family-owned and operated wineries in the United States. In addition to the Ironstone Winery and Entertainment Complex, located in the Sierra Foothills historic Gold Rush town of Murphys, the Kautz Family owns and operates the Bear Creek winery facility located in Lodi, California.
The family currently produces and globally markets six wine brands including Ironstone, Ironstone Reserves, Christine Andrew, Sonoma Creek, Dog Tail Vineyards and Leaping Horse Vineyards. The family also produces a variety of brands exclusive to the export market as well as several private label projects.