Will Hailer

About Will Hailer

Will Hailer is the Co-Founder and Partner at West Pike which focuses on creating long-term value through opportunistic investments in the beverage industry. We accomplish that through transformation to operations, vertical integration, sustainability and decades of experience.Will spent almost two decades rising within the leadership ranks of politics in the United States – ultimately serving as the Senior Advisor to the Chairman at the Democratic National Committee. He spearheaded a nationwide $25 million multichannel ad campaign, elected Doug Jones to the United States Senate, managed a team of over 350 as the Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party and oversaw the successful restructuring of a national $250 million organization. Will and his teams work has led to billions of digital impressions, hundreds of millions of dollars raised and a deep understanding of connecting the dots. He\'s elected thousands of people to office and, since leaving politics, Will has successfully built multiple companies as an entrepreneur and business owner.

Experience

1. Partner

   West Pike

   Nov 2024 — Present · US

   West Pike—with over 100 years of combined senior management experience across vineyard operations, premium wine production, global branding, and institutional investing–is an institutional-quality investment firm focused exclusively on acquiring and optimizing premium vineyard and wine-industry assets. Leveraging proprietary sourcing capabilities, deep industry relationships, and significant operational experience, West Pike can tailor a bespoke investment program specifically aligned with an investor’s desired risk profile, geographic preferences, and targeted return objectives. For investors preferring alternative investment structures, opportunities also exist to participate in individual asset-level joint ventures. As highly experienced operators – with a track record of successful execution at leading industry platforms including Firstleaf, TastingRoom.com, and Vintage Wine Estates – we deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through disciplined acquisition and targeted operational enhancements.

Education

• Concordia College

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government