Every material Form 8-K WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC has filed with the SEC since February 17, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Willamette Valley Vineyards appointed Christopher Riccardi and Greg Voorhies as directors effective July 11, 2026. Both are in Class III with terms ending at the 2028 annual meeting, and they will receive compensation under the company's board compensation plan.
Christopher Riccardi and Greg Voorhies appointed to the board effective July 11, 2026
Both are members of directors group III, with terms expiring at the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders
Compensation follows the WVV Board Member Compensation Plan, as described in the May 28, 2026 proxy statement
The filing states no arrangements tied to their appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure
Willamette Valley Vineyards appointed John Hazlett as Chief Financial Officer effective May 20, 2026, replacing John Ferry, who announced his retirement on February 12, 2026. Hazlett will receive a base salary of $216,000 per year and be eligible for an annual performance-based incentive of up to $24,000, under an employment agreement dated May 19, 2026.
Hazlett appointed CFO by the board on May 19, 2026, effective May 20, 2026
Base salary of $216,000 per year; annual incentive of up to $24,000
Replaces John Ferry, who announced his retirement as CFO on February 12, 2026 and will remain employed during an undetermined transition period
Hazlett previously was founding partner of Trailwise Advisory Services and CFO of RENA Technologies North America (2021 to 2024)
Willamette Valley Vineyards' Chief Financial Officer, John Ferry, told the Board on February 12, 2026 that he intends to resign in May 2026, with the exact date still to be determined. Ferry also plans to help identify, appoint, and transition his successor, which should give the company some continuity during the change.
CFO John Ferry gave notice to the Board of Directors on February 12, 2026 of his intent to resign.
Departure is expected in May 2026; the exact date has not been set.
Ferry intends to assist with identifying, appointing, and transitioning his successor.
The 8-K was signed February 17, 2026 by President James W. Bernau.
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