Program Speakers
License to Steal in conjunction with the Eastern Winery Exposition
Brian Matson - Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau
Senior Director of Strategy & Education
Brian V. Matson has been at the forefront of the digital marketing industry since 2003, constantly pioneering new promotional programs that leverage emerging technologies and trends. His innovative work has earned him both the Explore Minnesota Marketing Excellence Award and the North Dakota Governor’s Award for Marketing.
A sought-after speaker, Brian is recognized for his engaging presentation style, which makes complex topics accessible and memorable for attendees at state, regional, and national conferences. He’s a valuable asset for any business or organization looking to stay ahead of the curve, drawing on his extensive experience to develop cutting-edge marketing initiatives for a diverse range of clients, from major destinations and sports organizations to a wide variety of small businesses.
Davide Schiavetti, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, PC
Attorney
Davide Schiavetti, an attorney at Rothwell Figg in Washington, D.C., assists clients in the wine, food, fashion, and automotive industries in building, protecting, and enforcing their brands. He advises on trademark and copyright matters, handling U.S. trademark prosecution before the USPTO and litigation in federal courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Davide works closely with clients to craft tailored strategies that strengthen brand identity and safeguard intellectual property, ensuring their creative and commercial efforts are fully protected. Originally from Milan, Italy, Davide is fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Donniella Winchell - Ohio Wine Producers Association
Executive Director
Winchell coordinates the annual Vintage Ohio Wine Festival and the License to Steal marketing conference. She is past chair of the WineAmerica State Advisory Committee and is active in Winegrape Growers of America, the Ohio Travel Association, and serves on several other state and national committees. She is a member of the Ohio Agriculture and Ohio Wines Halls of Fame, a Rotary Harris Fellow, a member of the Knights of the Vine, and the recipient of the Monteith Wine Award.
In 2020, she was named an industry influential by Wine Business Magazine and in 2021 was awarded the Rich Smith Award of Excellence in American Wine. In 2022 the Wine Industry Network named her one of the industry’s ten most inspiring people. She has contributed to several national wine publications, writes weekly wine columns for a dozen Ohio print and online publications, authors a marketing e-letter called Tuesday Tidbits, and speaks at numerous wine and tourism conferences.