About Us
Parallel 45 exists to represent, promote, improve and sustain the Northwest Michigan vineyard and winery industry. Through education and research, P45 provides support in vineyard and winery establishment, operations, and marketing. P45 hosts events throughout the year on many topics relevant to our members’ needs.
Consider joining now. Membership benefits include discounts on events, networking opportunities with other P45 members and access to great information. Your membership is used to support speakers, wine grape research, mailings and other activities.
Meet the Board
Tony Jacobson - President
Appointed in 2023 & again in 2024
Maddie (FKA) Vint - Vice President
First term as VEEP
Barry O'Brien - Scribe
Newly appointed to manage our minutes
Ethan Baker - Social Media Comms
Is this thing on?
Michael Call - Newsletter Board Member
He tells us what's happening, and does it well
Blake Lougheed - Board Member
Runs the google
Peter Rigan - Board Member
He's got ideas and gives them appropriately
Emily Goodell - Treasurer
The stoic nonvoting keeper of the purse