Erland to Continue to Oversee the Dynamic C&P US Client Business in New Role
San Francisco, CA., March 31st, 2025 — In recognition of her leadership and the growth of Colangelo & Partners’ domestic wine business, Michelle Erland has been promoted to Vice President, Junior Partner of Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com), effective today.
“Michelle has demonstrated great leadership, commitment and a tireless work ethic, strengthening our position in the very competitive American market,” said Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners. “Michelle has also built a dynamic team to support our domestic growth and expanded our breadth of services through her never-ending desire to learn and grow.”
Michelle began her career in hospitality, combining her passion for food and wine with storytelling on the restaurant floor. After earning her MBA from Johnson & Wales University, she transitioned into public relations, refining her communications expertise with Giovanni Rana in New York, London, and Verona, Italy. These formative experiences fostered a lasting appreciation for the creativity, connection, and fast-paced energy of the industry.
Since joining Colangelo & Partners in 2019, Michelle has led high-profile campaigns and crisis communications for top food and wine brands across national and international markets. She has supported the team’s continued growth of the domestic wine portfolio and played a key role in establishing its presence in the Pacific Northwest. In recognition of her work, she was named one of Beverage Information Group’s “40 Under 40” future beverage leaders to watch and continues to serve as a respected voice in the industry, both as a publicist and sommelier contributor to leading food and wine publications.
“I’m honored to take on this new role and to continue working alongside such talented colleagues,” said Michelle Erland. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most respected names in wine, food, and hospitality, and I look forward to continuing to share their stories in ways that inspire and make an impact.”
Now in the agency’s 19th year, Colangelo & Partners opened its West Coast operation in 2016, starting with a single client. The agency has grown its domestic presence to include the most prestigious client list in the industry (full list here: https://www.colangelopr.com/our-clients-2/) and built a top team of wine-focused PR professionals. Just last year, Colangelo & Partners announced the acquisition of Napa-based WineGlass Marketing (https://www.wineglassmarketing.com/), enhancing the agency’s digital service offering and establishing its physical presence in the heart of California wine country.
“The most important asset an agency has is its team, the professionals that bring ideas to life and relentlessly pursue the impossible to achieve our clients’ communications goals,” added Felipe Gonzalez-Gordon, COO at Colangelo & Partners. “At Colangelo & Partners we are proud to have cultivated an environment where our team can leverage their passion for the industry and grow their careers, all while making our clients shine.”
About Colangelo & Partners
Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com) is the leading fine wine and spirits integrated communications agency in the United States, sought after by top brands and industry players for the quality of their results, creativity, and return on investment. The professionals at Colangelo & Partners work with integrity and passion to influence how US audiences perceive their clients: Earning consistent, high-quality positive media coverage; organizing signature events; strategizing and executing standout digital campaigns, and implementing trade programs that strengthen relationships within the industry. Colangelo & Partners’ clientele includes global, instantly-recognizable brands and passionate, up-and-coming vignerons and distillers; regional and national institutions; and technology and e-commerce companies innovating in the beverage alcohol sector.
