Rick Vehrs

Rick Vehrs is an experienced sales and management professional in the wine and spirits industry, currently serving as the PNW Regional Manager for O'Neill Vintners & Distillers since July 2024. Previously, Rick held the position of Northwest Regional Director of Sales at HOUSE OF SMITH, overseeing multiple operational aspects across ten states. Prior experience includes a significant tenure as Vice President of Strategic National Accounts at A to Z Wineworks, focusing on trade development and sustainable growth. Rick's earlier roles include Director of National Accounts - West and Regional Manager - PNW at C. Mondavi & Family, where successful management of distributor networks led to significant volume and distribution growth. Additionally, Rick served as Director of Planning and Development at Alaska Distributors, managing financial forecasting for a major company, and District Manager for Beringer Blass Wine Estates in the Pacific Northwest. Rick holds a B.S. in Business Management from The University of Montana.