Katie Davis

About Katie Davis

I grew up on the west side of Washington State, but spent much of my teens visiting Walla Walla to work in my family’s wine business. Alongside my four siblings, I spent summers and weekends pressure-washing floors, sorting fruit late into the night, packaging wine, and cleaning a lot. Those early experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the dedication behind every bottle and sparked a lifelong passion for the wine industry.After earning my Business Management degree from Menlo College in 2011, I moved to Sonoma, California, where I gained five years of experience working across both corporate and family-owned wineries. This time exposed me to diverse production scales and sales philosophies, building the foundation for my career.In 2016, I returned to Walla Walla to rejoin our family businesses: Corliss, Tranche, Secret Squirrel, San Juan Vineyard, Walla Walla Wine Services (custom crush facility), and six estate vineyards. Over the years, I have worn many hats including Data Analyst, Delivery Driver, Fulfillment Coordinator, Wine Club & Allocation Manager, Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, General Manager, and now President. Each role deepened my understanding of the business, and today I thrive on making strategic decisions that drive growth, strengthen operations, and empower high-performing teams.Beyond the family business, I serve as Board President of the Walla Walla Wine Alliance. I am also the proud mother of three young children, balancing my passion for wine, leadership, and community with the joys of raising a family.

Experience

1. President of Wine Operations

   Corliss Estate

   Dec 2022 — Present · Walla Walla, WA, US

Education

• Menlo College

  Bachelors of Science, Business Management

  2007 — 2011

• Semester at Sea

  International Business

  2009 — 2009