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Willamette Valley Vineyards Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Story Highlights
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards appointed John Hazlett as CFO, effective May 20, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO John Ferry.
  • Hazlett’s extensive CFO and corporate finance background, plus incentive-based pay, underscores a push for strong financial stewardship and continuity.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Willamette Valley Vineyards ( (WVVI) ) has shared an update.

On May 19, 2026, Willamette Valley Vineyards’ board appointed John Hazlett as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO John Ferry, who announced his intention to retire on February 12, 2026 and will remain during a transition period. Hazlett brings more than two decades of financial leadership, including CFO roles at RENA Technologies North America and Climax Portable Machine Tools, as well as senior positions at Eaton Corporation and Microsoft, and will receive a $216,000 base salary with eligibility for performance-based incentives, signaling the company’s effort to strengthen its financial stewardship and continuity at a pivotal time.

Spark’s Take on WVVI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WVVI is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—declining TTM revenue, recurring losses, and especially large negative operating and free cash flow. Technicals are neutral (limited momentum, still below the 200-day average), while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend yield data.

To see Spark’s full report on WVVI stock, click here.

More about Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. operates in the wine industry, producing and selling wines with a focus on vineyard-based operations in the Willamette Valley region. The company relies on experienced financial leadership to support its capital needs, manage growth, and navigate the dynamics of the broader beverage and agricultural markets.

Average Trading Volume: 3,152

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $13.92M

See more data about WVVI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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