Kevin Barnes

Kevin Barnes, CWE, is an experienced sales professional in the wine and beverage industry with a strong background in regional management and sales operations. Currently serving as Regional Sales Manager for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Arkansas at Rodney Strong Vineyards since November 2021, Kevin oversees sales efforts for a family-owned winery known for its sustainable practices and high-quality Sonoma County wines. Prior to this role, Kevin held various leadership positions at Wilson Daniels, including Vice President of Sales for the Southern Division, where oversight of 14 markets and a team of five resulted in over $18 million in annual revenue. Kevin's diverse experience also includes roles at Republic National Distributing Company, Natural Resource Distributors, FIJI Water, Glazer's Distributors, and an internship at Texas Hills Vineyard. Kevin is a Certified Wine Educator and holds a BS in Business/Marketing/Speech Communication from Trinity University.