Program Instructors
Bryan Berenguer
Bryan Berenguer holds an MSc. in Viticulture and Enology from a joint program between Montpellier SupAgro- France, Bordeaux Sciences Agro- France & Geisenheim University- Germany. He previously worked in vineyard management and winemaking in Europe before coming to Oregon to take a position as Faculty and Program Chair of the Vineyard Management degree at Chemeketa Community College. He also holds a WSET 3 in wines.
Why do you personally want to contribute to empowering Vineyard Stewards through education?
Farmers drive the world. Without them, society in any form, would not be able to exist. The USA realized this early on with the Morrill Act of 1962, which made it the first country to open up the then elite higher education system to farmers. With new understandings of plant physiology, an increasing number of digital & mechanical technologies arriving and the necessary adaptation to climate change- providing knowledge and skills to the `agriculture community´ is as important now as ever. Vineyard Stewards are a key part of our community and have vast amounts of practical knowledge that drive our industry both in front and behind the scenes. Their education and empowerment will provide them chances to advance, innovate, and lead- improving opportunities for themselves and for the `farming community` as a whole.
Elena Rodriguez
Born and raised in Yamhill County, Elena Rodriguez graduated from Dayton High School and went on to graduate from the University of Oregon. She is the President & Winemaker of Alumbra Cellars, as well as our viticulturist. She has continued her education in the Wine Studies program at Chemeketa Community College.
Elena's vision is to share two important aspects of her life through Alumbra Cellars: her Mexican roots and her love of being Oregon-born.
2026 Wine Industry Professional
Training Collaborators
AHIVOY is proud that the Wine Industry Professional training program brings together an amazing group of wine educators and experienced wine industry professionals to teach concepts and technical skills important to grape growing, winemaking, and wine business. In addition to weekly in-class instruction and training, the Wine Industry Professional training program also incorporates diverse industry panels composed of Oregon growers, winemakers, and wine business team members to discuss topics such as vineyard farming practices, Oregon wine history, and career opportunities in the wine industry.
Dru & Erin Allen
Owner, Compris Vineyard
Hugo Arias
Sommelier, Sommsation
Ulises Ayala
Vineyard Foreman, Arlyn Vineyard
Miguel Azua
Cellar Master, Dobbes Family Estate
Erich Berg
Owner & Winemaker, Ricochet Wine Company
Don Crank
Winemaker
Brad Ford
President, Owner, Winemaker, Vineyard Manager
Illahe Vineyards
Cristina Gonzales
Founder & Winemaker, Gonzales Wine Company
AHIVOY Program Coordinator
Brandon Hasart
Vineyard Manager, Lingua Franca
Miguel Lopez
Lingua Franca & AHIVOY Co-Chair
Erica Miller
Vineyard Manager, Argyle Vineyard
Corey Morris
Owner, Willamette Crossflow
Claudio Obrego
AHIVOY Alumni, Nysa Vineyard
Janis Pate
Owner, Arlyn Vineyard
AHIVOY Education Committee
Katie Santora
Winemaker, Chehalem Winery
AHIVOY Education Committee
Rob Schultz
Farmer, Lemelson Vineyards
Antonio Verduzco
Ranch Manager, Soter Vineyards
Are you interested in contributing to AHIVOY's Wine Industry Professional Training program? We are constantly seeking field trip sites, guest speakers, and panelists to contribute to our program. Please fill out this form and tell us more about you. Thank you for supporting AHIVOY's mission to strengthen the Oregon wine community by empowering vineyard stewards through education. Cheers!