The Staff

Gregg Kane, Creative Director
Gregg is the founding winemaker, having been personally involved with the brand since its beginning in 1999. He oversees the wine making and new product development processes and has been instrumental in developing the signature, fruit-forward wine style the brand is renown for. Gregg received his Engineering degree from Iowa State and his MBA from Western Illinois University.
847-912-4276
gregg@illinoisriverwinery.com

Heather, Sales & Marketing
Heather comes to us from A.C. Nielson and Maytag where she has global experience creating, launching and establishing marketing progams and sales support training. Heather establishes and services our trade channels in addition to running our marketing programs. She believes in focusing not just on cultivating new sales, but on developing and maintaining great relationships throughout the trade channel from the wholesale distributor to retailer to consumer. Heather earned a Rutgers B.A. and a Loyola M.B.A..
heather@illinoisrivewinery.com

Jennifer, Graphic Designer
Jennifer has been with the Winery since its inception. Whether it’s a logo, a label or a billboard, chances are Jennifer was the artistic force behind it. She is also available to create custom labels for other Wineries. Jennifer has a degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University.
636-456-2988
Jenny@illinoisriverwinery.com

Deb, Staff Accountant
815-992-9463
accounting@illinoisriverwinery.com

Chris Davis, Chicago Region Sales Manager
630-915-3283
chrisdavis611@sbcglobal.net

Dan Walsh, Sales Rep. N.W. Illinois
815-394-1399
staff@illinoisriverwinery.com