Julie is an accomplished human resources executive with more than 30 years of experience. Currently she serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Far Niente Family of Wine Estates, working to help elevate the culture within their luxury portfolio and solidify an engaging and compliant work environment.
Prior to joining Far Niente in May of ’21, she served as Director of Human Resources for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group for thirteen years. In that capacity, she supported the employees in a variety of different ways who in turn cared for the local community with their hospitality.
Relocating from Chicago in 2008, she worked at the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation in Homewood, IL—one of the largest providers of Senior Services in the US—where she held the position of senior vice president of strategic resources. During her tenure, she successfully led the organization’s strategic planning, human resource, and sales and marketing departments.
Julie received her certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources in 1999. In 2023, she achieved her Plan Sponsor Professional Certification. She has pursued a Master of Science degree at the Keller School of Management in Chicago, IL, and has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from the Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, IN.
She has many professional affiliations including the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Healthcare Marketing Strategy. She has been a member of the Yountville Chamber Board for the last ten years, serving in the additional capacity of Vice Chair to the board.