As of Feb. 6, 2009, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Commerce Keith Crisco appointed Joe Neely as chair and Mark Friszolowski as vice chair to the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council.
Grower Category
Jerry Douglas, 2012
Senior VP Biltmore Brands, The Biltmore Company
One North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Bill Hatcher, Sr., 2011
Duplin Wine Cellars / Duplin Health Products
PO Box 756, Rose Hill, NC 28458
Robert Hinnant, 2011
Hinnant Farms
2300 Wayne Memorial Drive
Wayne Dental Center, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Frank W. Hobson, 2013
Owner, RagApple Lassie Vineyards & Winery
S&H Farm & Vineyards Supply
3820 Rockford Rd., Boonville, NC 27011
Kim Myers, 2013
Owner, Laurel Gray Vineyards
5726 Old US Hwy 421 W
Hamptonville, NC 27020
Charles M. Shelton, 2012
Owner, Shelton Vineyards
The Shelton Companies
4201 Congress St. Suite 470, Charlotte, NC 28209
Dan Smith, 2009
Owner, Cypress Bend Vineyards
21904 Riverton Road, Wagram, NC 28396
Winery Operator Category
Mark Friszolowski, Vice Chair 2009
Winemaker & General Manager, Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
Michael Helton, 2012
Owner, Hanover Park Vineyard
1927 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
Joe Neely, Chair 2011
Owner, RayLen Vineyards
3577 US Hwy 158, Mocksville, NC 27028
Retailer Category
Edward T. Cook, 2011
Harris Teeter
701 Crestdale Drive, Matthews, NC 28105
If you would like to serve or nominate someone to serve on the 11-member Grape Council, download this 
nomination form.