Joy Merrilees

Joy Merrilees currently serves as the Owner and Distiller at High Chaparral Spirits since May 2023. In addition, Joy has been the Vice President of Production and Director of Winemaking and Production at Shannon Family of Wines since June 2014. Joy's educational background includes studies at Lincoln University in New Zealand from 2001 to 2002 and Humboldt State University from 1997 to 2002.