Cary Greene is our Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Prior to joining WineAmerica in 2008, Cary was an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP. As a member of the firm’s Alcohol Beverages & Products Practice Group, he concentrated his practice on winery law and regulation as well as trade practice and distribution.

Cary got his start in the wine industry working in the tasting room of Jefferson Vineyards, a Virginia-based vineyard and winery. He previously worked for WineAmerica as a summer intern following his first year of law school.

A graduate of the Emory University School of Law, Cary is admitted to practice law in Georgia and the District of Columbia.

Email Address: cgreene@wineamerica.org

Jennifer Montgomery, Director of Grassroots and Political Affairs

Jennifer Montgomery is WineAmerica’s Director of Grassroots and Political Affairs. She lobbies members of Congress on issues of importance to the wine industry and assists in writing and reporting on public policy developments. She also is responsible for developing and maintaining WineAmerica’s grassroots network. Additionally, Jennifer oversees the label approval facilitation program.

Prior to joining WineAmerica, Jennifer worked as a Legislative Analyst for a lobbying firm in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to providing support for the lead lobbyist, her responsibilities included tracking legislation and writing position papers for clients. She also conducted legislative research and maintained contacts within the Virginia state legislature.

Jennifer grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, with minors in English and political science, from Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Email Address: jmontgomery@wineamerica.org

Michael Kaiser, Director of Communications and Regulatory Affairs

Michael Kaiser is WineAmerica’s Manager of Regulatory Affairs. In this capacity, he manages the WineAmerica label approval program and is the main point of contact between the organization and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Michael also handles general regulatory issues of concern to members. In addition, Michael handles the logistics and planning of the biannual WineAmerica Board and Membership meetings as well as managing other member services, such as the Fed Ex Shipping Discount Program.

Prior to joining WineAmerica, Michael provided research and logistical support to two DC based lobbying firms. He also handed compliance issues with a major political party.

Michael earned his BA in American Studies and Political Science from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ and a MA in Political Science from American University in Washington, DC.

Email Address: mkaiser@wineamerica.org