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James Endicott

FOUNDER, head schlepper of the good juice

Dedicated climate-solutions entrepreneur with 20 years in the restaurant and wine game.

James founded Vinocity Selections to solely represent wine producers farming without poison and who are dedicated to regenerative farming practices that sustain the health the soil and sequester carbon. A soil that is a live breathing biome is critical in producing exceptional complex wine. And to boot, soil is key to our climate solution.

Agriculture is the climate solution. Wine is our first step. Stay tuned!

 
 
 
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Michael Kammer

founding partner, COO

Mike developed his deep appreciation for and knowledge of fine wine over the past several decades. Before joining the wine industry, Mike spent over 20 years in Finance. He started as a trader on the COMEX before managing energy and credit derivatives brokerage desks at Cantor Fitzgerald, Eurobrokers, Creditex and others in both New York and Houston.

Knowledge of the energy industry in particular has been useful in that one of Mike's responsibilities as COO has been to serve as the carbon credit liaison between the grape-producing farmers and carbon traders.

 
 
 
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Lori Talley

partner, Head of Digital Marketing, E-Commerce

Lori brings 20-years of experience in the digital marketing space and has produced best-in-class branded products and experiences for clients such as Corona, Porsche, Panera, Nikon and many others.

Inspired by James’ vision to support regenerative farming in winemaking Lori came on board to lead Vinocity’s launch into e-commerce and digital marketing.