Ackley Brands
Stefan Foster, WSET II, is a seasoned professional in the wine industry with extensive experience in sales management. Currently serving as the NE Regional Manager at Ackley Brands since April 2024, Stefan previously held the position of Area Sales Manager at Scheid Family Wines from October 2021 to April 2024. Before that, Stefan was the Upstate NY Manager at Quintessential Wines from June 2017 to October 2021 and spent nearly a decade as a Sales Representative at Republic National Distributing Company, from December 2007 to March 2017. Stefan Foster obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of South Florida, completing the program between 2004 and 2007.
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.