On March 15, 2016 the board of directors of Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. elected Mr. Jonathan Ricci and Ms. Heather Westing as directors of the board to serve effective March 15, 2016. Mr. Ricci has over 15 years of experience in multiple facets of the beverage industry including distribution, financial services and retail sales. Mr. Ricci has not currently been appointed to any committees of the board. Ms. Westing has extensive experience in managing a large group of retail chain restaurants and investing in startup businesses. Ms. Westing has not currently been appointed to any committees of the board.