Kelsey Long

Kelsey Long serves as the South Texas Territory Manager for William Chris Vineyards, overseeing a significant area of Texas and representing multiple brands including Lost Draw Cellars and Sway Rose since January 2023. In addition to this role, Kelsey has been an advisor for a direct-to-consumer wine startup at Vinebase since March 2020. Prior experience includes positions as Senior Sales Representative/Media Manager at Vino Vero Wine Company and Sales Representative at AMBIENTE WINE IMP. CO. INC., along with a former role as Beer & Wine Manager at H-E-B. Kelsey began professional experience at William Chris Vineyards as a Tasting Room Ambassador and has also worked in the hospitality sector as a server at Hotel Emma. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Food Business Management with a focus on Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality from The Culinary Institute of America.