Jake Hajer

Jake Hajer

Director of Speakers

NVHF Role: Director of Speakers

  • Manage sourcing, scheduling and communicating with speakers.

  • Actively participate in Board Meetings including coordinating speakers with location and

    subject matter.

  • Meeting secretary for General Meetings which includes sharing meeting notes with

    NVHF membership.

  • Help maintain board in-box.

  • Help monitor and answer questions on FB page.

  • General board support; educated insight, positive attitude, and warm hospitality.

  • Cook and share delicious food.

Director Sales and Marketing - O'Brien Estate

Email: jake@obrienestate.com

Bio:

Jake Hajer is a poet, artist, painter, chef and certified Sommelier. He is originally from Texas and via, Chicago where he graduated from the University of Chicago and San Francisco, where he owned a Champagne Bar.

Recognized as a leader in the Napa Valley in DTC management; A clear communicator and creative problem solver who excels at building and leading teams that succeed in sales, hospitality and marketing.

His businesses have been named #1 in their region or category at least three times, including most recently, #1 Winery and Travel Destination in The Napa Valley by U.S. News and World Report.

A business leader for over 15 years, he believes in servant leadership and that true strength and value comes from helping others. Along the way, he builds relationships, grows and retains staff.

With a passion for wine, his goal is to improve the lives of all those he meets.

When he’s not writing, painting, or cooking (or maybe at the same time), he’s watching the Chicago Cubs and listening to a record from his large vinyl collection.

Jake Hajer is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing at O’Brien Estate and resides in the town of Sonoma near the Square with his loving family, wife Charlotte and two boys, Hudson and Abraham.

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