Donald DeFesi

Donald DeFesi is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the Wine Industry Sales and Management, specializing in Exclusive Brands and Private Label products. He achieved significant growth in Exclusive Brands at Whole Foods and led a successful team that made significant progress with the Amazon Wine program.

Before his illustrious career in the wine industry, Donald DeFesi had a notable presence in Radio Broadcasting, where he excelled in various roles including Broadcast Journalism, On-Air Personality, Sales, and Station Management.

He pursued his education in Radio and Television at California State University-Sacramento, honing his skills and knowledge in the field.

Throughout his career, Donald DeFesi held key positions in reputable organizations, such as RETIRED at WX Brands, National Account Manager for Amazon and Whole Foods at WX Brands, National Sales Manager/West at Rutherford Wine Company, Western Regional Manager at Oyster Bay Wines, Sales Manager at Cosentino Winery, California State Manager at Wente Vineyards, Northern California Chain Sales Manager at Geyser Peak Winery, and National Chain Store Manager at Raymond Vineyards.