February 1 – MEDFORD, OR: 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce the hiring of Ken Bolick to serve as general manager.
Co-Owner and Retail Operations Manager Jen Allen states, “Here at 2Hawk, Ross and I have been endeavoring for some time to find and hire the right general manager who can work with us to take 2Hawk to its next steps on our ladder of potential. I’m pleased to say that shortly before year’s end, we signed an agreement with Ken Bolick to be that GM.”
Bolick brings more than 15 years’ experience from the wine and hospitality industries, most recently serving as director of consumer sales at Pacific Northwest for Crimson Wine Group (CWG). At CWG, Bolick concurrently led sales operations for Archery Summit (Dayton, OR), Seven Hills Winery (Walla Walla, WA), Double Canyon (West Richland, WA), and The Estates Wine Room (Seattle, WA).
Prior to CWG, Bolick held the position of restaurant manager and wine director at The Allison Inn & Spa’s JORY Restaurant in the Willamette Valley, where he built a best-in-class hospitality and wine program. Under his tenure, the 1,000+ label wine list received many accolades, including being named a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist for three consecutive years.
A certified sommelier, Bolick also holds an executive MBA from Washington State University and a BA in English language and literature from Grand Valley State University.
“I am excited to be a part of 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery and the Southern Oregon wine community,” says Bolick. “2Hawk has the makings of a powerhouse, and I am thrilled to be working with Jen, Ross, and Kiley to bring 2Hawk wine to new markets and consumers.”
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery welcomes Bolick to its stellar senior leadership team as together they collaborate on taking their wines—and the winery itself—to new heights.
Voted one of the best places to visit in the Rogue Valley, 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery blends Old-World winemaking traditions with advanced analytical capabilities and sustainable farming practices. Their internationally acclaimed, award-winning wines celebrate the vineyard’s unique terroir. Fusing antique recycled building materials with contemporary luxuries and authentic hospitality, the 2Hawk tasting room boasts magnificent views, ample outdoor seating, and two cozy fire pits.
For more details, please email pr@2hawk.wine.
