Rack & Riddle recruits money guru and selling whiz.

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Sonoma County custom winery Rack & Riddle has hired Kimberly Benson as chief financial officer and Brett Vankoski as vice president for sales. The Healdsburg-based company, which is one of the largest producers of bubbly in the nation, sees these appointments as a strategic move to support its growth. Benson has extensive experience in finance, having held executive positions at Vintage Wine Estates and Crimson Wine Group. Vankoski has a background in finance and has worked in the wine industry for Latitude Beverage Company. Both Benson and Vankoski earned MBAs in wine business from Sonoma State University.

Rack & Riddle, a custom winemaking company based in Sonoma County, has announced the hire of Kimberly Benson as its new chief financial officer and Brett Vankoski as its new vice president for sales. The company, known for being one of the nation’s largest producers of bubbly, believes that these appointments represent a strategic step in its growth. Prior to joining Rack & Riddle, Benson held executive finance positions at Vintage Wine Estates and Crimson Wine Group, and served as the interim CFO at Crimson before leaving in November. Vankoski brings a wealth of experience in finance and has worked for companies such as American Express and Fidelity Investments before moving into the wine industry. The co-founders and co-CEOs of Rack & Riddle are optimistic about the contributions that Benson and Vankoski will make to the company, noting their extensive knowledge and experience in strategic planning, sales, and finance.

Benson and Vankoski both have MBAs in wine business from Sonoma State University, further enhancing their qualifications for their new roles at Rack & Riddle. The company believes that Benson’s financial expertise and Vankoski’s sales and leadership skills will be invaluable as they continue to grow and expand their portfolio of sparkling wines. Rack & Riddle is excited about the future and confident in the abilities of their new finance chief and sales executive to help drive the company’s success.