Ackley Brands
Colleen Berard has held various managerial and sales positions in companies like Ackley Brands, Dusted Valley, and Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc. Colleen also has experience as a self-employed custom cupcake maker at Delectabella. Colleen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Washington.
Ackley Brands
Ackley Brands is a well-capitalized, long-term, family investment group focused on the Northwest wine industry. The group provides expert support in management, sales and marketing to strengthen a brand’s premium wine offerings and achieve operational stability. As a division of the Seattle-based private equity firm Ackley Capital, Ackley Brands understands the unique capital and resources requirements faced by winery and vineyard owners, and as such provides financial and human capital to help prominent wine businesses realize their long-term strategic goals. With a deep appreciation for the world-class wines being produced in Oregon and Washington, Ackley Brands is dedicated to partnering with great artisanal brands that source fruit from the very best vineyards of the Northwest.