On September 11, 2019, the board of directors of Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. appointed Mr. John Ferry as the company’s Chief Financial Officer effective September 16, 2019. Mr. Ferry, has previously served as President of Contact Industries, a wood products based OEM supplier from November 2014 until July 2019. Mr. Ferry is replacing Mr. Richard Goward who announced his intention to retire from the CFO position on July 18, 2019. Mr. Goward will continue his employment with the Company during a yet to be determined transition period.