Walter T. Klenz
Director/Board Member at J. Lohr Winery Corp.
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Walter T.
Klenz was the founder of The Vincraft Group, founded in 2008, where he held the title of Director from 2008 to 2012.
Currently, he holds the position of Director at J.
Lohr Winery Corp., Free Flow Wines LLC, Wine Business Institute, and Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd.
where he has been a Director since 2000.
Mr. Klenz's former positions include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Beringer Wine Estates from 1997 to 2000, Chairman at The Wine Institute, Director at America West Holdings Corp., Director at America West Airlines, Inc. from 1998 to 2005, Independent Director at Columbia Sportswear Co. from 2000 to 2022, Director at Vintage Wine Trust, Inc., Managing Director at Beringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd.
from 2001 to 2005, and President at Napa Valley Vintners Association.
Walter T. Klenz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
J. Lohr Winery Corp.
 J. Lohr Winery Corp. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables J. Lohr Winery Corp. produces red, white and non-alcoholic wines. Its products include Crosspoint Vineyards, Cypress and Painter Bridge. The company was founded in 1972 by Jerome J. Lohr and is headquartered in San Jose, CA | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-07 |
Free Flow Wines LLC
 Free Flow Wines LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Free Flow Wines LLC provides kegging and logistics services for wine on tap. Its services include cleaning, filling, keg leasing, packaging, tracking, deposit billing, sales and marketing support. The company was founded by Jordan Kivelstadt and Dan Donahoe in 2009 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Wine Business Institute | Director/Board Member | - |
Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd.
 Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Columbia Sportswear Co., Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd. is a British company that sells sportswear and clothing. The private company is based in Milnthorpe, UK. The company was founded in 1938. Timothy P. Boyle has been the CEO of the company since 1988. | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
Former positions of Walter T. Klenz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
America West Holdings Corp.
 America West Holdings Corp. AirlinesTransportation America West Holdings Corp. is an aviation and travel company that operates through the wholly owned subsidiary, America West Airlines. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2005-09-27 |
| Beringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-12-31 |
America West Airlines, Inc.
 America West Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation America West Airlines, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corp. provides passenger air transportation services. America West has hubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
| Beringer Wine Estates | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-12-31 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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America West Holdings Corp.
America West Holdings Corp. AirlinesTransportation America West Holdings Corp. is an aviation and travel company that operates through the wholly owned subsidiary, America West Airlines. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Transportation |
America West Airlines, Inc.
America West Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation America West Airlines, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of America West Holdings Corp. provides passenger air transportation services. America West has hubs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Transportation |
Vintage Wine Trust, Inc.
 Vintage Wine Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Vintage Wine Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Finance |
| The Wine Institute | |
J. Lohr Winery Corp.
J. Lohr Winery Corp. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables J. Lohr Winery Corp. produces red, white and non-alcoholic wines. Its products include Crosspoint Vineyards, Cypress and Painter Bridge. The company was founded in 1972 by Jerome J. Lohr and is headquartered in San Jose, CA | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Beringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd. | |
Napa Valley Vintners Association
 Napa Valley Vintners Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Napa Valley Vintners Association operates as a vineyard and wine production company. It provides auction programs, wine tasting, wine tours, wine education programs, and newsletters. The company was founded by Fernande de Latour, Felix Salmina, Charles Forni, Robert Mondavi, John Daniel Jr., Louis M. Martini and Louis Stralla in 1944 and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA. | Commercial Services |
The Vincraft Group
 The Vincraft Group Food DistributorsDistribution Services The Vincraft Group is engaged in wine industry. It manufactures and markets wines. The company was founded by Bill Price, Walt Klenz and Pete Scott in 2008 and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA. | Distribution Services |
| Beringer Wine Estates | |
Free Flow Wines LLC
Free Flow Wines LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Free Flow Wines LLC provides kegging and logistics services for wine on tap. Its services include cleaning, filling, keg leasing, packaging, tracking, deposit billing, sales and marketing support. The company was founded by Jordan Kivelstadt and Dan Donahoe in 2009 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Distribution Services |
Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd.
Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Columbia Sportswear Co., Columbia Sportswear Co. Ltd. is a British company that sells sportswear and clothing. The private company is based in Milnthorpe, UK. The company was founded in 1938. Timothy P. Boyle has been the CEO of the company since 1988. | Distribution Services |
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