THE PORTOCORK AMERICA TEAM

Portocork America's dedicated team is based at our state-of-the-art cork processing facility located in California's Napa Valley. From the scientists who work daily in our on-site lab, to the group that works in our cork-filled warehouse to our dedicated office and sales staff, we care about cork.

Our sales team is always available to meet either at your location, via telephone or at our Napa facility to discuss your wine cork needs. Portocork offers NATURAL cork closures that range from high-quality still and sparkling wine cork to our value Twin Top® and Neutrocork® products. We have a natural cork solution that meets winery and consumer expectations.

Please join us at our Napa Valley facility where you will experience first-hand the care and attention-to-detail we put into every one of our corks. You will discover that Portocork America has the most professional, dedicated and quality-driven staff in the industry.

MEET SOME KEY MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM

Dustin Mowe, President
Curt Goodsill, Special Advisor/Client Services
Michael Lewis, Controller

Scott Webster – Sales Representative Napa, Lake Counties
Christy Kitchens – Sales Representative – Sonoma, Mendocino, central Valley and the Sierra Foothills
Michael Blackard – Sales Representative – Oregon, Washington and Canada
Terry Dewane - Sales Representative - Key Accounts
Susana Ferreira – Sales Representative – Bay area, Lodi, Central Coast, Central Valley, Monterrey and Southern California
Vicente Barrera – Shipping and Receiving
Pedro Fernandes – Logistics Coordinator
Isabelle Sodini – Director Of Quality Assurance

Dustin Mowe, President

Dustin Mowe, Portocork America's President, has been in the cork business for more than nine years. Mowe, who brings more than a decade of sales expertise to the company, started his career with AT&T Wireless and then entered the wine business with Sabate Cork Company before joining Portocork America to spearhead the US sales and marketing effort. He was promoted to president in 2007.

For more than five years, Mowe has been responsible for Portocork's sales and marketing direction and in late 2006 he spearheaded a complete overhaul of Portocork's production facility with an investment of nearly $1 million in new equipment. "Today cork companies are either moving into other products or pulling in the reins and cutting costs. Our significant investment clearly demonstrates how strongly we believe in natural cork as well as our commitment to supplying the very best cork available worldwide," said Mowe.

A native of Burney, California, Mowe studied business before moving to the Napa Valley to live and work in the wine industry. An avid outdoorsman and athlete, on his own time he might be found riding motorcycles, bicycles, or enjoying the company of his lovely wife Renee, Daughter Makayla and son Tristan.

Dustin Mowe, President
Contact Dustin Mowe
707.258.3930 x118

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Curt Goodsill, Special Advisor/Client Services

A native of Hawaii and 33-year veteran of the cork business, Curt Goodsill landed his first job out of college at Latchford Packaging which was a prominent cork producer in the US at the time. He rose through the company eventually assuming the role of General Manager during his decade-long tenure before moving to Lafitte Cork & Capsule where he continued his career for another ten years before joining Portocork America.

After working for more than ten years at Portocork America, Goodsill transitioned from the role of President to Special Advisor/Client Services providing Portocork's customers with unparalleled continuity and expertise in the cork industry.

The most significant advancements that Goodsill has witnessed throughout his wine industry career are the increasing quality of the wines and the investment by the cork industry in science and research which has resulted in the ability to detect, measure and calibrate TCA. Goodsill enjoys tennis, cycling and, of course, really great wine.

Curt Goodsill, Special Advisor/Client Services
Contact Curt Goodsill
707.258.3930 x101

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Michael Lewis, Controller

Originally from New England, Michael Lewis made California his home in 1979. While earning his degree in accounting, he gathered management experience in the printing industry in San Francisco.

His wine industry career began at Napa's fp Packaging, which was Portocorks's former parent company. As Controller for Portocork, Lewis has been with the company since 1996.

Today Lewis lives in Napa Valley where he can truly enjoy some of his favorite things: hiking, cycling, and the good food and wine of the region.

Michael Lewis, Controller
Contact Michael Lewis
707.258.3930 x108

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