Maria Brunn is the Executive Director of the Lake County Winery Association. She formerly worked with the Sonoma County Vintners, where she managed operations and finances for the nonprofit trade association with 250 winery members. As Business Operations Manager, Brunn not only managed all legal and financial reporting, HR, and IT needs, but also was an integral part of the Sonoma County Barrel Auction team and traveled nationally and internationally to promote Sonoma County wines.Prior to her role at Sonoma County Vintners, Brunn worked in marketing and operations at the wine industry trade publication, Wines & Vines. A native of Northern California’s wine country, Brunn earned a B.A. in History from Sonoma State University. She also completed the U.C. Davis Wine Executive Program in 2015 and is sitting for the WSET 3 exam this coming year.