Encouraging growth.

The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association is dedicated to leading the industry toward economic viability and sustainability and encouraging wine lovers to discover and embrace all that Nebraska Wines have to offer.

The NWGGA Mission

Promote and develop the Nebraska wine and grape industry, as well as our members’ interests and activities.

Promote industry excellence and quality assurance, thereby enhancing the marketability of the industry and its products.

Promote education, internally for our members and externally for the greater community … all in the spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement.

 Leadership

The voting members of the NWGGA board of directors include the Past President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and six at-large directors.  At-large directors serve three-year terms.  At each annual meeting, two at-large directors will be elected.  Secretary and Treasurer are two-year terms.

Jon Reeder - Deer Springs Winery - President

Tim Nissen - Nissen Winery, Past-President

Jeff Brittan - Feather River Vineyards - President-Elect

Ron Heskett - Whiskey Run Creek Winery, At-Large Member

Melinda Gardner - Old Cellar Vineyard, At-Large Member

Richard Halama - Rich Harvest Vineyard & Winery, At-Large Member

Nick Ryan - Prairie Creek Vineyard & Winery, At-Large Member

Reed Ford - Niobrara Valley Vineyards, At-Large Member

STAFF

Alyssa Brodersen, Advanced Association Management, NWGGA Executive Director