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December 2008

Join us December 8, 2008 at Tribute in Farmington Hills from 6-8pm for Holiday Treats and Treasures.  Click here to purchase tickets.


Did you know that The Detroit Wine Organization has a new benefit?
We now have a travel web site where you can book your travel at rock bottom prices and donate to our organization at the same time.  Check out www.dwotravel.org

Alix Hollis, Executive Director

Alix has strong business management  experience as well as a background in the food service industry.  She has owned multiple businesses for over 15 years.  Her passion for wine, as well as her longtime administrative experience led her to this current position.

Mark High, President
Mark High serves as the DWO's General Counsel. Mark has practiced law for more than 25 years and currently practices in the areas of corporate, international and corporate finance for Dickinson Wright PLLC. In addition to his service with DWO, Mark is Secretary of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Tami Tennant, Vice-President
Tami is the Michigan state Manager for Majestic Fine Wines where she manages Kendall Jackson's portfolio of wines. She has been actively involved with the DWO since 2003 and joined the Board of Directors in 2007.

Renee Peck, Secretary
Renee is currently the Director of Annual Giving in the Office of Philanthropy at Henry Ford Health System. She has been fundraising for the health system since 2004 and has served in other roles at Henry Ford since beginning her career there in 1998.

Renee is also active with other professional and charitable organizations, including the Michigan Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit and the Wayne State University Alumni Association.

Mike Lorenz, Treasurer

Mike serves as the DWO's CPA and tax planner.  He is a principal-Consulting Pratice Group at Godfrey Hammel, Danneels & Company , P.C.

Howard Hampton, President Emeritus
An experienced communications and marketing professional with a love for food and wine, Howard is the owner of Seanachie Creative.

John Lossia, member
John is the owner of Merchant's Fine Wine in Dearborn.  He is an icon in the wine industry.

Douglas Ferrick, Member

We are pleased to announce that Douglas Ferrick has joined the Board of the Detroit Wine Organization.  Currently, Ferrick serves as the Chief Development Officer of The Children's Center in Detroit.  He is also a member of the agency's Leadership Team. The Children's Center is the DWO's main charity partner.