PEOPLE
No matter the job, our team is 100% committed to excellence. Learn more about us below.
Alex & Jeannette Golitzin
Founders
Alex and Jeannette Golitzin are the founders of Quilceda Creek and among the forebearers of the Washington State wine industry.
Paul Golitzin
President & Director of Winemaking
Paul always says, “the best Quilceda Creek Cabernet will be our next.”
Scott Lloyd
General Manager
In his 20 years in wine, Scott has purposefully worked exclusively for family-owned wineries.
Bill Reith
Chief Financial Officer
Bill Reith worked with Quilceda Creek long before he joined the winery.
Tara Bomberger
Vice President of Finance
Tara is thrilled to return to a family-owned and operated winery with Quilceda Creek.
Mark Kaigas
Winemaker
Mark spent over a decade at one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries before joining Quilceda Creek.
Richard Schumaker
Assistant Winemaker
Richard believes that part of the joy about wine is the journey from vine to glass - it should bring a smile to your face!
Dan Nickolaus
Vineyard Manager
Dan has a deep connection with the land and the attitude of a “vigneron,” someone, literally, who grows wine.
Lawrence Stewart
Director of Member Relations
Like all our employees, Lawrence wears many hats at Quilceda Creek.
Nicole Trumble
National Sales Manager
Joining Quilceda Creek in 2019, Nicole brings 15 years of wine sales and management experience.
Julio Fay-Cruz
Estate Sommelier
Julio brings a wealth of wine knowledge with him and is eager to continue learning at Quilceda Creek.
Ryan Vas Dias
Accounting Manager
As accounting manager for Quilceda Creek, Ryan combines his two passions: finance and wine.
Owen Mayo
Member Relations Liaison
Owen Mayo sees similarities between making wine and making music.
Mike Doherty
Cellar Master
Mike is a former aerospace executive who followed his winemaking passion to Quilceda Creek.