Karen Fleck, HONORARY LIFELONG BOARD MEMBER

Karen Fleck is the daughter of Chapel Haven founder, the late Jerry Rossman. She lives in Florida with her mother, Eva Rossman, and husband Bryan. Karen is a Wine & Spirits Sales Professional with extensive experience in Distributor Sales and Management, and in the National Account On-Premise channel, with proven succes selling both Import and Domestic wines in the luxury and volume categories. Exceptional record of success in building markets and account relationships with national restaurant and hotel chains. Passionate advocate for brands and the industry with a well-established network of professional relationships with key buyers throughout the casual and upscale dining and hotel industries. Strong team player and manager with proven strengths in mentoring junior and distributor representatives. Innovative in designing and executing training programs for wait staffs, designing sales collateral, assisting client organizations with menu development, and organizing such promotional events as tastings and educational programs. Very strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Recognized by both employers and clients for excellence in performance and strengths as business partner.