Erica Fortner is a skilled professional with a passion for interdisciplinary work and team collaboration. With a degree in Wine and Viticulture with a concentration in business, viticulture, and enology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, she has honed and refined her strategic planning and detail-oriented execution skills. Erica's success is defined by her attitude of 'beginning with the end in mind.' As someone who builds engaged teams, aligns stakeholders, and moves projects towards completion, she is dedicated to creating an honest and collaborative environment that promotes results.

Erica has worked in various organizations in diverse roles that have allowed her to gain and develop a unique skill set. She has served as the Marketing and Project Manager at Weruva International, Inc., Project Manager at DYNE Menswear, Marketing and Communications Manager at Hi-Tec Sports USA, and the General Manager at Booker Vineyards & Winery. She has also held positions that have allowed her to explore and travel to different parts of the world, including America, Canada, and Thailand, and studied Spanish Wine at the Universidad de Derecho - Valladolid, Spain. Erica is highly driven and focused on maximizing efficiency and effectiveness, utilizing all available resources to achieve success in her projects.