On the Move
Sonoma State recognize an individual who “demonstrates great wine business leadership, vision, innovation, inspiration and impactful service to the Sonoma County community,” according to a press release from SCV. Weis grew up locally and joined the Silver Oak team in 2014—following in his dad’s winemaker boots. He also worked at wineries both in California and New Zealand. Weis has been an adjunct faculty at Napa Valley College since 2018. He has been a board member of the Wine Business Institute since 2022, a former board member of the Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross and a member of the Unified Grape & Wine Symposium Program Development Committee since 2018. 4 G&J Seiberlich opens new office at Waterfall Towers in Santa Rosa G&J Seiberlich, an accounting firm, has signed a lease with Waterfall Towers, at 2455 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. G&J offers an array of services including tax preparation and planning, business consulting and client-advisory services. For more information, visit gjs.cpa .
4 Marin’s director of cultural services to depart Gabriella Calicchio will step down
years ago in Boyes Hot Springs
4 Townes Restaurant closed Townes Restaurant & Bar closed
from her role as the County of Marin’s director of cultural
after 10 months dishing up “Old World” cuisine at
Gabriella Calicchio
Townes Restaurant in Santa Rosa.
services—a position she held for 11 years. Calicchio will now serve as the fifth executive director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She started with the Department of Cultural Services in 2014 and served as the founding executive director of the Marin Cultural Association since 2015. A nationwide recruitment effort for a new director of the Department of Cultural Services and Marin Cultural Association will be underway in conjunction with Calicchio’s departure. 4 County Parks director takes on role in East Bay Director of Marin County Parks, Max Korten, announced his departure because beginning in
610 Third St. in Santa Rosa. The business announced its demise the first week of September in an email to customers. Townes opened to much ballyhoo in November 2023 at the 7,000-square-foot site of the former Third Street Aleworks, promising a menu of European classics such as duck confit, Spanish ribeye, Portuguese fish stew and an array of other seafood options. Partners in the restaurant include Lowell Sheldon, Julia Hsieh, Jeff Berlin and chef Jeremy Whitcomb. Sheldon had previously made his stamp on the county foodie scene operating three restaurants in Sebastopol, all of which he was forced out of following about a dozen accusations of sexual harassment, all of which he denies. No charges were filed. In an email sent to the Press Democrat, Hsieh cited a lack of financial feasibility going forward as the reason for closure, the newspaper reported. 4 Groundbreakers Soirée presented by Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce Sonoma County recently
October he will take on a new role as deputy general manager for the East Bay Regional Park District.
4 Mary’s Pizza Shack files for bankruptcy The longtime family- owned pizza brand Mary’s Pizza Shack
Max Korten
Prior to starting with the County of Marin, Korten worked with the Conservation Corps North Bay, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. He eventually started in Marin as a parks superintendent in 2014 and has led the department since 2016. A nationwide search will begin in order to fill the open director position. 4 Nate Weis to receive wine business leadership award This year’s Wine Business Leadership Award
Mary’s Pizza Shack.
announced Sept. 10 its corporation has filed for bankruptcy. According to an announcement from “Mary’s family” posted on maryspizzashack.com , the company intends to keep all current locations open. The announcement explains that “this is a final step of a larger process that was initiated a couple of years ago to preserve the Mary’s Pizza Shack brand,” referring to a restructuring in 2023 which divided franchises into separate family-owned units as opposed to a single corporation. This latest move will now result in Mary’s granddaughters acquiring the brand. In the announcement, the Mary’s Family assured its loyal customer base, emphasizing that “the legendary recipes you grew up on are staying the same.” Mary’s Pizza Shack was founded by Sonoma Valley resident Mary Fazio 65
welcomed the establishment of the LGBTQIA+
A new chamber of commerce.
Chamber of Commerce, Professionals with Pride. According to its website ( professionalswithpride.org ), the chamber’s mission is to be a beacon throughout Sonoma County for LGBTQIA+ business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals looking to network, build relationships and support one another in professional goals. Professionals with Pride will have its kickoff event on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. For more information visit professionalswithpride.org .
recipient is Nate Weis,
Nate Weis
vice president of winegrowing at Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Every year the Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and the Wine Business Institute (WBI) at
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