Vineyard Brands
Michael Kennedy is a seasoned logistics professional with extensive experience in managing shipping operations and international documentation. Currently serving as a Senior Logistics Coordinator at Vineyard Brands since December 2017, Michael has previously held significant roles including Logistics Manager at LXI Resources, LLC, and Logistics Manager at Linden Lumber, LLC. Michael's expertise includes supervising teams, collaborating with sales staff to optimize shipping schedules, and maintaining compliance with documentation standards through partnerships with local chambers of commerce. Additionally, Michael has a diverse background in customer service and education, having worked as an Executive Director at the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce and a Social Studies Teacher at Grace Episcopal School. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Sport Management from The University of Alabama.
Vineyard Brands
Vineyard Brands represents over 25 growers of estate-bottled wines in Burgundy, Chablis, the Rhone, Loire Valley, Alsace and Southern France as well as some of the best wines available from Spain, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Germany and Italy. All wines are tasted by the management staff before a decision on representation is made. The result of this stringent selection is best illustrated in the following quote from The Wine Advocate: "In a world increasingly dominated by vast sums of capital and multinational firms, it is difficult for small wine importer to survive unless that company has considerable expertise and an unwavering commitment to quality rather than quantity ... "Imported by Vineyard Brands" is as close to a guarantee of quality as the consumer can expect."