Mark Hyman, President, Llano Estacado, Texas

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  Mark Hyman’s challenge as President and C.E.O. is significant, for, despite the indisputable quality of the wines; many people outside of the boundaries of Texas remain unaware of the achievements of Texas’ premium wine industry.  Still, for a professional with his skills, experience, and energy, the challenge of making a quality product accessible to Texas and the world represents just about the most enjoyable job around.

  Mark began his career in the wine industry with The Seagram Wine Company, successfully working his way though a variety of marketing and sales positions.  He then joined Vintners International Company as its Texas State Manager of Sales.  In 1989 Mark accepted the position of Area Manager for the Heublein Fine Wine Group, where he was responsible for the growth of the company’s Napa Valley brands for Texas and surrounding states.  Mark joined Llano in 1994 as the Vice President Sales & Marketing, was appointed Executive Vice President in August 2000, and President/C.O.O. in January 2001.  He was elected President/C.E.O. in November 2009.

  With a long string of awards and growing critical recognition, Mark Hyman is playing a key role in making Llano Estacado turn heads from coast to coast.