Sales & Marketing

Chris Jones, National Sales & Marketing Director

With more than seventeen years of direct sales and distributor management experience in the wine industry, most recently as the Southeast Regional Manager and Eastern National Accounts Manager for Southern Starz, Jones brings a strategically minded and entrepreneurial approach to the position.

Chris is a valued addition to the Mercer Estates team, highly regarded for his professionalism and rich experience.  With long-lasting relationships in important channels, he will be a real asset to our continued forward momentum” said Rob Mercer, owner-partner of Mercer Estates.

Prior to joining Mercer Estates, Jones was Managing Partner and National Sales Manager of Gulfstream Wine Traders/Fairhope Vintners.  Jones began his career as Key Account Manager for Opici Wine Group and subsequently held management positions at Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates (now Ste. Michelle Wine Estates), Paterno International and Old Bridge Cellars.

Jones holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from CUNY.  He currently resides with his wife and children in Stuart, Florida.