Dewey Weddington has a diverse range of work experience. Dewey is currently the Vice President of Marketing at Market of Choice since August 2020. Prior to that, they founded Ferment Marketing in 2014, where they provided strategic brand, education, marketing, and sales support to various clients. From 2017 to 2020, Dewey was the Director of Spirits (Marketing, Sales, Education) at Rogue Ales & Spirits, where they worked on re-launching the spirits division and strengthening relationships with sales managers. Dewey served as the Director of Marketing & Education at the Oregon Wine Board from 2012 to 2014, focusing on elevating the Oregon Wine brand through marketing and educational programs. Before that, they were the Vice President of Marketing at SakeOne from 2005 to 2012, where they partnered with the CEO and VP of Sales to reorganize and reposition the company. Dewey also has experience as the Director of Marketing at Cooper Mountain Vineyards from 2002 to 2004, where they repositioned the winery's brand as Oregon's first biodynamic winery.
Dewey Weddington completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising/Journalism at the University of Oregon from 1989 to 1992. In 2007, they also pursued a Sake Professional Course in Tokyo, Japan to specialize in the field of Sake.
August, 2020 - present