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Carol L. Wilson
Marketing Director

Education
BA, Science of Dance, University of Maryland, 1973
Graduate Studies, Kinetics and Leisure Studies, Georgetown University, 1975
   
Career
Instructor of Dance, Western Maryland College
Manager and Marketing Director, Elk Run Vineyards and Winery, 1983-present
   
Wine
As a founding member of Elk Run Vineyards, Carol was involved in the nursery operation, grafting, vineyard management and design, and winemaking. She was solely responsible for all wine sales from 1983-1987. In 1987, she secured a distributor, and she began to focus on both domestic and international sales. To support this, she developed a tasting outlet and continued to get certifications through professional marketing and viticultural organizations.
   
Professional Memberships
Association of Maryland Wineries (Former President)
Governor’s Wine Grape Advisory Board
Chairperson, Marketing Committee, Association of Maryland Wineries
Maryland Tourism Council
Frederick County Tourism Council
Maryland Restaurant Association
American Vintner’s Association
American Wine Society
Maryland Grape Growers Association