Elyse Imamura

Elyse Imamura has extensive work experience in the wine industry. Elyse is currently the Director of National Accounts & Corporate Sales at Michael Skurnik Wines, where they are responsible for driving national account business and growth. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Business Development at H. Mercer, a boutique distributor/importer specializing in small, family-owned wineries. From 2011 to 2019, Elyse held various leadership roles at Maritime Wine Trading Collective, including Director of West Coast Sales & National Accounts, and Director of California Sales & Operations. Elyse also worked at Henry Wine Group, where they served as a National Accounts Manager and Fine Wine Specialist, achieving significant business growth and receiving recognition for their sales performance. Before that, Elyse was a District Manager at Young's Market Company, where they successfully managed a team and developed relationships with key accounts.

Elyse Imamura attended California State University, Long Beach from 1999 to 2001 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater.