Board of Directors

Dan Radil - President and Treasurer - Dan has been an avid follower and supporter of the Washington wine industry since the mid-1980’s. As a free-lance wine writer he has contributed to a number of publications including Wine Press Northwest, Bellingham Alive and Great Northwest Wine Magazines, and DiscoverWashingtonWine.com. He also taught wine classes at Bellingham Technical College for 15 years and has served as a judge at the Northwest Wine Summit and Great Northwest Wine Platinum Competitions.

Shari Lofquist - Board Member - Shari grew up on Whidbey Island and currently resides in Walla Walla. She has been in the insurance industry for over 40 years and is currently a broker at Assured Partners of Washington. She enjoys gardening, IPA’s and volunteering at the Blue Mountain Action Council.

Brian Lofquist - Board Member - Brian grew up in the Pacific Northwest and was an accounting and finance professional with over 25 years experience as a CFO in various local companies. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, the outdoors, technology, and a good IPA.

Brenna Lofquist - Board Member - Brenna was born and raised in Lake Forest Park, Washington and currently resides in Walla Walla. She graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Marketing. She works remotely as a consultant for Heinz Marketing, a B2B marketing agency focused on pipeline generation. In addition, she works for Walla Walla-based Armstrong Family Winery.

Kellye Lofquist - Secretary - Kellye has a background in hospitality management and holds a SHRM-CP certification. She resides in the Seattle area, where she was born and raised. Kellye is the Human Resources Manager for a Structural and Civil Engineering firm in Seattle. When not in the office, she is an avid bodybuilder and competes in shows.

JD Boucher - IT Director - JD grew up in Battle Ground, Washington and is an alumni of WWU in Bellingham, Washington. He has worked in digital marketing since 2015 and is an expert in the marketing, publishing, and distribution of comic books and graphic novels. He is currently a career coach at the Refugee Women's Alliance (REWA) in Seatac, Washington.

Zacchoreli Frescobaldi-Grimaldi - Executive Director Emeritus