Mark Brody

Mark Brody has a diverse work experience in the financial and wine industry. Mark started their career at Bank of America as a VP/Sr. Relationship Manager and worked there for eight years. Mark then joined Sanwa Bank California as a First SVP / Regional Manager for thirteen years. Mark served as the CEO of Cline Cellars for two years before founding Wine Advisory Services. Mark joined Washington Mutual, Inc. as an Area Executive for eight months before moving to City National Bank as an SVP / Manager of Bay Area Commercial Banking. After four years, Mark joined Umpqua Bank as an SVP / Mgr of Bay Area Commercial Banking and held this position for ten years. Currently, they are serving as an SVP - Market Manager North Bay / Wine Specialty Group at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California.

Mark Brody pursued their education at Pitzer College from 1972 to 1976, earning their Bachelor's degree. Mark furthered their studies at the Wisconsin School of Business from 1977 to 1979, obtaining an MBA with a specialization in Finance.